Nurse - Licensed Practical (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today! Summary Licensed Practical Nurse assists in caring for the health needs of students at a TUSD school, under the direct and indirect supervision or guidance of a School Nurse. Assists the School Nurse and Health Assistant in maintaining a comprehensive health program. Performs the essential duties and functions of an LPN: assessing and providing care and treatment to urgent medical needs, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, conducting health screenings. See full job description here! Minimum Requirements Completion of a certificate program in Practical NursingCurrent, active and in good standing, and unencumbered Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse license. Compact licenses may be considered; if the candidate is a resident of Arizona, they must seek a home compact state license in ArizonaClinical experience in pre-licensure program may be considered, experience in any nursing specialtyCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Health and Safety Institute, etc.) is required at the time of hire; may have First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from a recognized providerValid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) Requirements Prior To Start Date Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card (apply at AZDPS FCC Form Triage)Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunizationMust release Social Security Number to be eligible for an Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider ID NumberMVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees. Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees Preferred Requirements At least two (2) years of pediatric, public health, or school nursing experience.Arizona State Certificate in Vision and Hearing Screening COMMENTS Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR Location: Health Services - Multiple Sites - District Wide Classification: White Collar FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day Work Calendar: 10 month Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position. Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.