26/27 SY Health Services Assistant (VVHS)

Dysart Unified School District Valley Vista High School - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps 26/27 SY Health Services Assistant (VVHS) Dysart Unified School District Valley Vista High School - Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District Job Details Job ID: 5910932 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

REPORTS TO

Principal/Lead Nurse

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISES

No DEPT Student Support FTE 1.0

WORK CALENDAR

195

GRADE

U

APPROVED

REVISED

11/1/23 SUMMARY: Create and maintain a climate of health and well-being at the school site by working with the health and education teams to implement the Dysart health program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides basic first aid to students and staff due to illness or accidents. Notification to parents, guardians, and emergency medical services as needed. Administers health treatments (i.e. G-tube feeding, glucose monitoring, insulin administration, Epi-pen use, etc.) as directed by the physician, parent/guardian, and according to laws, policies, and procedures. Acts as the Principal Designee to administer prescription and over-the-counter medications to students as directed by physician, parents, and according to laws, policies, and procedures. Ensures that all medications are secured in a locked storage area at all times. Maintains the daily documentation of student health office visits according to Dysart Unified School District Health Office Operating Procedures including medication administration and special medical procedures. Maintains and updates all health records and reports including immunization, treatments, health conditions, and health screenings. Adheres to Universal and sate Infection Control guidelines. Utilizes infection control principles. Follows medical management plans/nurse care plans/emergency action plans, as directed. Confers immediately with the Principal/RN when student condition necessitates. Maintains the health office by organizing and disinfecting periodically. Reports all matters of concern, such as suspected child abuse, contagious diseases, or other sensitive issues to the Principal and the Lead Nurse. Maintains inventory and orders all necessary supplies within a given budget. Assists school nurse with health screenings. Conducts head lice screening when necessary; inform and educate parents of affected students regarding the appropriate treatments. Acts as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Distributes health-related educational materials, including information regarding contagious diseases, to students, staff, and parents as needed. Attends and successfully completes periodic in-service health related training as directed. Prepares, send, and follows up on referrals as directed in the Health Office Operating Procedures Manual. If licensed, registers and provides billing information for Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Lead Nurse, or School Nurse. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Other job related duties as assigned. Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Previous experience in a health office or doctor’s office, preferred. Bilingual preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum Certificate requirement: must hold one of the following: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or out of state reciprocal equivalent. Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR adult and child) and First Aid. Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Demonstrated competency in computer literacy, Word, and Excel.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Standard practices and methods of first aid and practical health care. Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work. Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Business math concepts. Filing and record-keeping principles. Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices. Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations. Customer service principles. Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment. Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

Organizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Following directions and meeting standards. Providing attention to detail in assignments. Proofreading and error correction. Business math computations. Organizing and maintaining records and files. Maintaining and updating data and documentation. Comprehending reference books and manuals. Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports, education materials, and correspondence. Operating assigned tools and equipment. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards. Providing customer service. Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. Maintains confidentiality. Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching,standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Working Conditions Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits andservices to students. Position Type: Full-Time Benefited Salary: $23.34 Per Hour Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse Welcome to Valley Vista High School - Surprise, AZ We are a comprehensive high school that enhances academics through diverse and rigorous coursework, arts and athletics to prepare students for college and career. The endeavor continues to increase student opportunities for preparation for college (AP, Dual, AVID, CTE).Each year we reevaluate the effectiveness of each program and make changes as warranted based on college and career requirements. We have increased the number of course offerings in both Advanced Placement and dual enrollment. These courses are ABOR approved and allow students to earn college credit prior to graduating high school. Furthermore, we keep abreast of current job trends that are growing in Surprise and Arizona.Valley Vista High School serves the communities of the Northwest Valley and is conveniently located in the heart of Surprise on the northwest corner of Greenway Road and Parkview Place. Contact Information Dysart USD HR Department 15802 North Parkview Place Surprise, Arizona 85374 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley Vista High School - Surprise, AZ