Licensed LVN/ RN School Nurse (On-Call)

Community Roots Academy; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Roots Academy in California seeks an on-call LVN/RN to administer medications, provide first aid, and support health services for students.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, one year of experience, and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications; duties include maintaining records, responding to inquiries, and assisting with special needs students.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and one year of professional experience as LVN/RN.
• Alternate education/experience may qualify for eligibility list.
• TB clearance and DOJ fingerprinting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications per physician/parent instructions and maintain records.
• Assess medical conditions and provide minor first aid including CPR/AED as needed.
• Maintain inventory and distribute first aid supplies.
• Respond to inquiries by explaining applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Assist with care of special needs students.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medical diagnosis

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

RECRUITMENT DETAILS

ON-CALL POSITION ONLY.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer prescribed medications according to physician's and parent's instructions; dispense medications based on established District procedures and/or as directed; maintain related records and documents.
• Assess students' medical conditions; administer minor first aid to ill and injured children; distribute adhesive bandages, ice and compresses as necessary; evaluate emergency situations; perform routine first aid and CPR/AED as needed.
• Maintain inventory and order first aid supplies; distribute first aid kits to appropriate site or office location; requisition health office supplies as necessary.
• Respond to parent and staff inquiries by interpreting and explaining applicable laws, codes, rules, programs and regulations.
• Assist with the care of special needs students as directed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED:
Associate's Degree* in Nursing and one (1) year of professional experience in public or private health setting as an LVN/ RN.Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list. When appropriate additional work experience beyond the minimum requirement may be supplemented for required minimum education requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• California Board of Vocational Nursing Vocational Nurse License (LVN) - or -
• California Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by a recognized first-aid training program
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification issued by a recognized first-aid training program
• First Aid Certification issued by a recognized first-aid training program
• Ability to obtain California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• TB clearance.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Modern nursing principles, techniques, methods and procedures, and standard nursing practices.
• Principles and practices of medical diagnosis of common illnesses, the disease process, treatments, and medication side effects.
• Medical terminology and the use of nursing equipment and supplies.

ABILITY TO OR SKILL IN

• Skill in providing effective nursing services, administering injections, medications, catheterization, gastrointestinal tube feeding, etc.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.