HEALTH ASSISTANT - LVN/RN (2171)

Glendale Unified School District; Sites (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Nursing functions include but are not limited to:

1. First Aid
2. CPR
3. Administration of medications
4. Specialized healthcare procedures and techniques
5. Signs and symptoms of child abuse
6. Infection control procedures
7. Hazardous waste management
8. Record keeping and reporting requirements

Performs general office and clerical duties requiring the ability to interpret and apply procedures and policies to assigned responsibilities. Clerical duties require the ability to perform light typing/keyboarding using a computer.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

CURRENT VACANCIES: Permanent opportunities exist at various school sites. Positions vary from 4 to 8 hours per day and are 10 months per year. New employees in this classification are hired at an advanced step of the salary schedule.

A VALID STATE OF CALIFORNIA LICENSE OF VOCATIONAL NURSING OR REGISTERED NURSING MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ON-LINE APPLICATION.

Note: The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net.

- When assigned to the Health Office, renders minor first aid; updates and files student health records; maintains health office equipment and supplies in a clean and usable condition; prepares first-aid kits for use by classroom teachers; assists nurses in working on state mandated programs; prepares and displays health education materials. May assist in transporting ill or injured students or employees on District property.

- Administers blood pressure monitoring, catheterization, diabetic monitoring, gastrostomy tube feeding, gastrostomy tube reinsertion, feeding or medicating, mechanical ventilation care, oxygen administration, respiratory assistance with inhaler or mechanical nebulizer, tracheostomy care including cleaning, suctioning and tube replacement, toileting assistance, diapering.

- Ensures all specialized healthcare procedures are provided under specified written authorizations approved by an authorized healthcare provider and school nurse with parent's written consent.

- Administers prescribed medications according to instructions and district policies.

- Administers emergency healthcare plans as designated by the credentialed school nurse, parent and authorized healthcare provider.

- Participates in IEP meetings if requested by the credentialed school nurse.

- Consults with credentialed school nurse regarding first aid and emergency care of assigned students.

- Performs clerical work including proofreading, light typing, filing, checking and recording information on records; sorts, codes, and files correspondence, vouchers, forms, documents, and other materials numerically, alphabetically or by another predetermined classification.

- Checks records and papers for clerical and mathematical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.

- Acts as a receptionist, accepts applications for school services, answers the telephone and gives information to the general public; receives and refers inquiries to appropriate staff.

- Maintains sections of a central records system; enters or extracts information on or from records using a computer terminal.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

One year of recent nursing experience working with medically fragile children or adults or any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of a valid State of California License of Vocational Nursing or Registered Nursing. Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability. Possession of a standard Red Cross First-Aid Certificate within three months of appointment may be required. Incumbents in this position will be required to obtain a typing certificate demonstrating the ability to type/keyboard input at a speed of not less than 30 net words per minute on a typewriter or computer within 30 days of date of hire.

DESIRABLE:

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbents in this class may work in a health office with a variety of students, staff, parents and other members of the public, or in a one to one situation caring for one or more individuals with special health care needs. They may be required to drive personal vehicle to various sites to conduct work.

To apply:

Visit www.gusd.net Phone inquiries are welcome at [phone], Ext. 1378.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted periodically. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of top-qualifying applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination will include a technical qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to the start of the examination process.

Probationary Period: 130 days of paid service.

Prior to employment: a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.