Address
Form of workSUMMARY
Assists the school nurse in maintaining a comprehensive school health program. Cares for the health needs of students at a TUSD school under the direct/indirect supervision of the school nurse. Performs the essential duties and functions of a Health Assistant: attending to urgent medical need, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records and health folders, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, and routine clerical duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year of experience in a school health environment, or health care setting such as: Health Assistant, patient care technician, teacher assistant with medically fragile students or similar
Knowledge of the universal precautions for handling body fluids
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
CPR and First Aid Certification.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Three years of experience in a health care setting or school health environment
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
CPR and First Aid Certification must be submitted at the time of hire. Certification must be maintained current during the course of employment
Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [AZ Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCS-Provider ID Number
Health Services orientation/training
COMMENTS
Effective: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Classification: White Collar
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
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.
To view the full job description, please visit our website.
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.
Assists the school nurse in maintaining a comprehensive school health program. Cares for the health needs of students at a TUSD school under the direct/indirect supervision of the school nurse. Performs the essential duties and functions of a Health Assistant: attending to urgent medical need, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records and health folders, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, and routine clerical duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year of experience in a school health environment, or health care setting such as: Health Assistant, patient care technician, teacher assistant with medically fragile students or similar
Knowledge of the universal precautions for handling body fluids
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
CPR and First Aid Certification.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Three years of experience in a health care setting or school health environment
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
CPR and First Aid Certification must be submitted at the time of hire. Certification must be maintained current during the course of employment
Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [AZ Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCS-Provider ID Number
Health Services orientation/training
COMMENTS
Effective: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Classification: White Collar
Work Calendar: 9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
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.
To view the full job description, please visit our website.
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.
