HEALTH ASSISTANT - LVN/RN (2374)

Glendale Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District seeks a licensed nurse to support health services in its schools. The role involves first aid, medication administration, and maintaining student health records.

The incumbent will work in a health office setting, interact with students, families, and staff, and support mandated health programs. Requires CA LVN/RN license and at least 1 year of nursing experience with medically fragile populations.

Qualifications

• One year of recent nursing experience working with medically fragile children or adults.
• Possession of a valid California LVN or RN license.
• Possession of a standard Red Cross First-Aid Certificate within three months of appointment may be required.
• Desirable: written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Render minor first aid, update health records, and maintain health office equipment.
• Administer medications and monitor health care plans as directed by qualified staff.
• Perform clerical duties: proofreading, filing, typing, and data entry.
• Greet patients, answer phones, distribute information, and route inquiries to the appropriate staff.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Medication administration

Record keeping

Clerical duties

Typing

Computer skills

Education

State of California Vocational Nursing or Registered Nursing license

Job description

Nursing functions include but are not limited to First Aid, CPR, administration of medications, specialized healthcare procedures and techniques, signs and symptoms of child abuse, infection control procedures, hazardous waste management, 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 range from 6.5 to 8 hours per day, and are 10 months per year at elementary schools, or 11 months per year at secondary schools. Assignments with 7 or 8 hours per day include district-paid benefits for the employee and dependents. Assignments with fewer than 7 hours per day include district-paid benefits for the employee only.

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 ONLINE 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: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs.

• 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 inquires 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.

DESIRABLE:

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents in this class may work in 1) a health office with a variety of students, staff, parents and other members of the public, or 2) 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.

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.

After an offer of employment a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to Senate Bill 848 (SB848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.

Statement of Non-discrimination

The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling [phone], Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1500, [e-mail]
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]