Licensed Vocational Nurse

Oceanside Unified School District; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceanside Unified School District is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver specialized health care services for medically fragile and special needs students. This 7.5 hour/day, 11 month position operates under supervision of the Director of Student Services.

Ideal candidates have LVN licensure, CPR/First Aid, and experience with school-based health services. They will join a district-wide team ensuring student safety and well-being across sites.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Two years of acute nursing experience.
• Experience with medically fragile children in a school environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized health care services and procedures to students.
• Administer injections/medications with skill and care.
• Evaluate and assess student illness or emergency medical situations.
• Operate medical equipment and maintain health records.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Emergency assessment

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job description

The Personnel Commission announces an OPEN and PROMOTIONAL recruitment. This recruitment will result in the establishment of one integrated eligibility list. Promotional candidates will have seniority points added to final passing scores (.25 of a point for every year of classified service up to a maximum of 5 points). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies and will be active for one year or until canceled. (The names of eligible candidates on the current list will be merged to the new list in accordance with final scores.) There are multiple position open at various sites. These are 7.5 hour/day, 11 month position. Under general supervision of the Director of Student Services and the professional direction of a California credentialed school nurse, a Licensed Vocational Nurse provides specialized health care services and procedures (SPHCS) to medically fragile students and students with exceptional needs, as well as, general education students.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this classification would typically be acquired through graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program; two years of acute nursing experience; work with medically fragile children in a school environment is highly desirable; or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of Basic nursing concepts and patient care-related subjects. Signs and symptoms of childhood and/or adolescent illnesses. General concepts of child development and characteristics of children with special needs. Universal health precautions and proper techniques for handling and disposing of hazardous materials. Proper use and care of medical materials, supplies and equipment. Ability to Provide skilled vocational nursing skills. Provide specialized health care procedures and services. Administer injections/medications with skill. Evaluate and assess student illness or emergency medical situations. Operate a variety of specialized medical equipment. Operate and use computers and related peripheral equipment. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Requirements / Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy
• Health (California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN))
• Other (Valid Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification)

Comments and Other Information

Effective January 1, 2024, PAPER application are no longer being accepted. WRITTEN TESTING Testing is by invitation only. Those candidates invited to participate in the written exam will be notified by email approximately 7-14 calendar days after the filing deadline. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. PLEASE LET THIS OFFICE KNOW UPON FILING AN APPLICATION OF ANY SPECIAL TESTING ACCOMMODATION YOU WILL NEED.

APPEAL OF SCREENOUT: If your application is screened out and you feel it was misinterpreted, you may appeal to the Classified Human Resources Analyst for review. This must be done by submitting your appeal, via email to [e-mail], with your reasons within seven (7) calendar days of the date on the disqualification notice.