Licensed Nurse I

Santa Barbara Unified School District; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interpreting premium pay

Job summary

The Santa Barbara Unified School District seeks a Licensed Nurse I (LVN/RN) to provide specialized health care services and first aid to students at Goleta Valley JH. Under the clinical direction of a District nurse, you will administer medical procedures and maintain health records.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting health information, and supporting medically fragile students, with a focus on safety, confidentiality, and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school is required.
• Two years of experience as an LVN is required.
• Preferred experience in K-12 public education or health environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic first aid, CPR, and routine or emergency care to students under supervision.
• Provide specialized health care services and administer medical procedures including catheterization and insulin/medication administration.
• Assist medically fragile students with toileting, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, oxygen administration and other health services.
• Dispense medications based on district procedures and maintain related health records.
• Reconcile health records with enrollment data and maintain health-related rosters.
• Assess medical conditions and provide minor first aid to ill or injured students.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Medical record management

First aid

CPR

Education

High school diploma

LVN license / certification

Tools

Health Master

MS Office

Job description

Title

Licensed Nurse I (LVN/RN)

Salary Schedule Range

48

Starting Pay Rate(based On Experience)

$35.74 - $38.80

Hours per day:

6

Months per year:

10

Purpose of Position

Under the clinical direction of a District nurse and the general supervision of a site administrator, provide specialized health care services and general first aid to students, including administration of medical procedures, such as, but not limited to: catheterization, insulin and medical administration, and related record management.

Reports To

School site administrator

Employment Status

Full-time (FLSA Non-exempt)

Location

Goleta Valley JH

Essential Functions

• Administer basic first aid, CPR, and routine or emergency care and treatment to students under the clinical direction of a District Nurse.
• Provide specialized health care services and general first aid to students including administration of medical procedures, such as, but not limited to: catheterization, insulin and medication administration, and related record management.
• Assist medically fragile students with toileting, catheterization, suctioning, colostomy care, oxygen administration and other specialized physical health services.
• Dispense medications based on established District procedures; maintain related documents and records, including cumulative health and immunization records.
• Reconcile student health records with enrollment records; create and maintain a roster of students with health-related problems and students exempt from physical education activities.
• Assess medical condition of students, administer minor first aid to ill or injured students; distribute bandages, compresses or ice as needed.
• Maintain inventory of first aid and medical supplies and requisition replacement supplies as needed; maintain the health office in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; maintain first aid kits for campus and field trips.
• Assist in compiling data for District, county or state reports of school health issues, including results of vision and hearing screenings; prepare and distribute a variety of health-related reports, notices and referrals.
• Protect confidentiality of student medical and health information.
• Assist with implementation of health testing and immunizations.

Other Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions; some exposure to weather conditions during field trips or outdoor education activities. Risk of exposure to disease/pathogens; blood and bodily fluids; medications; and toxic or caustic chemicals. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office or medical equipment; sitting for extended periods of time, bending, stooping or reaching above the shoulders to file or retrieve materials. Periodic need to lift, push, pull, carry or move equipment or objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing principles, techniques, methods, procedures and standard nursing practices.
• Ability to operate specialized medical equipment, including, but not limited to, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuff and sphygmomanometer, digital thermometer, oxygen, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), or orthopedic equipment.
• Ability to treat common illnesses and medication side effects, and administer injections, medications, and perform catheterization, gastrointestinal tube feeding or other procedures.
• Ability to analyze medical care situations appropriately and determine an effective course of treatment.
• Ability to establish and maintain record-keeping systems.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and proprietary software programs such as Health Master, and/or mass market software such as MS Office or Google applications.
• Ability to operate a variety of contemporary office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from high school and two (2) years’ experience as an LVN, preferably in a K12 public education or public health environment.

Additional Requirements

• This position is eligible for Interpreting/Translating premium pay

Discrimination, Harassment, and Title IX Information

the Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; [phone], ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish);

[e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, [phone] ext. 6278 or 6208, [e-mail]