Classified: Nurse- LPN or RN Job Goodyear area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Job Details

Classified: Nurse- LPN or RN
Job : 4650

Position Type: Support Staff/ Nurse/RN/LPN

Date Posted: 8/10/2026

Location: Desert Edge High School

Closing Date: Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION – Nurse/LPN

TITLE: Nurse LPN/RN

FTE: 1.0

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt/Exempt

HOURS PER DAY: 8

WORK CALENDAR: 198 days

COMPENSATION: LPN Classified Non Exempt Compensation Guide (Starting at $27.25hour)

RN Classified Exempt Compensation Guide (Starting at 53,323)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide health services for the assigned work site; to maintain appropriate, accurate and required student health records; and to coordinate and work with school nurses at other work sites

Provides instruction, counseling, and guidance to students, parents, staff and others regarding health issues

Upholds professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act, state and local statutes, and District policies and guidelines

Maintains current health records as required by law on each student and compiles and files legally-required reports

Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program

Monitors immunization status of current and new students for compliance with law

Obtains signed parental permits for routine and emergency care

Collects information about the health and developmental status of students in a systematic and continuous manner

Maintains files on current health status of students, on-going medical concerns, and known allergies, respecting students' rights to privacy and confidentiality

Provides appropriate nursing interventions and monitors student status as needed

Provides for continuity of care upon transfer or graduation

Coordinates service provision with IHS staff members and other sources of community health care as needed

Provides or makes referrals for follow-up care

Develops a nursing care plan with specific goals and interventions related to students with special needs

Implements actions that promote or restore health and effect rehabilitation, assesses student responses and collaborates with other professionals to achieve optimal levels of wellness and learning

Participates in IEP conferences when appropriate

Provides staff education related to specific student needs

Stores, logs, and dispenses over-the-counter and prescription medication to students

According to physicians' standing orders and the Nurse Practice Act

Assists students, families and school personnel to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education

Maintains confidential emergency treatment information for staff members

Provides ongoing monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar, etc. as needed by staff and students, as well as appropriate education related to individual health needs

Participates in the health curriculum committee

Participates in in-service training programs

Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools

Participates in interviews, screenings and recommendation of nursing personnel for employment

Supervises and trains new employees

Performs Arizona state mandated health, vision and hearing screening, and maintains annual hearing machine calibration

Completes annual Arizona state mandated immunization screening reports and hearing reports.

Files reports of suspected abuse/neglect when initial contact

Administers annual blood borne pathogen inservice for all school staff

Completes employee incident and workman's compensation evaluations and assessments.

Coordinates biohazard quarterly pick-up

Budgets and orders medical supplies

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

Provide a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

Perform responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

Maintain punctual and regular attendance

Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

Education / Certificate

1.Must possess Licensed Practical Nurse License.
2. Must possess current Hearing Screening Certificate
3. Must have and maintain a valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience

1. Recent experience in the fields of public health nursing, and/or school nursing is desirable.
2. Must be 21 years of age or older upon hire.

Communication Skills

1.Bilingualism in Spanish is beneficial in this position
2. Ability to communicate effectively with…