Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District; Malibu, Santa Monica (CA, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide essential health services to students. This position involves assisting with personal hygiene, administering medications, and maintaining health records. Candidates must hold a valid California LVN license, complete first aid training, and possess experience in a health-related field, particularly within a school district.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a health or hospital setting.
• Valid California LVN license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and emergency health assistance to students and staff.
• Maintain student health records and assist with health screenings.

Skills

First aid procedures

Child development principles

Medical procedures

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Graduation from an accredited LVN program

Job description

Typical Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assignments are 8 hours/day and 10 months/year.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direct supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) perform required duties such as assisting with student's personal hygiene, provide first aid and emergency health assistance to students and staff; assist with updating and maintaining student health records. The LVN assists the Credentialed School Nurse in the daily operation of the health office, and related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurses Training Program.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of work experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a health or hospital-related position.Experience in a public school district is desirable.Community health, pediatric or family health experience preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• Valid First Aid, CPR and AED Certification.
• A valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and availability of private transportation between job sites is required.

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform or assist medical/nursing personnel with basic care and protocols which may include: catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding, oral suctioning, ostomy care, tracheostomy suctioning, blood sugar testing, operation specialized medical equip, wound care, administering injections, and other procedures stipulated in Individual Health Service Plan (IHSP).
• Administer prescribed medications according to physician's instructions based on established district procedures and maintain related records and documents in consultation with the Credentialed School Nurse.
• Provide first aid services and emergency assistance to school children and others who are hurt or become ill at school.
• Assist students with physical care activities of daily living including toileting, changing diapers, transfer in and out of wheelchair, feeding and mobility.
• Contact parents, paramedics and professional medical personnel as required.
• Assist the Credentialed School Nurse with state required vision, hearing and scoliosis health screenings; also perform and/or assist with dental screenings and height and weight measurements.
• Record health screening results on the student health record in a timely manner.
• Document in the health record and medication log services rendered.
• Complete referrals, inform parents of the need for referral and monitor results of referrals on student health record, as requested by the Credentialed School Nurse.
• Follow all District medical and health procedures after training by the Credentialed School Nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality of all health procedures regarding student health.
• Support health and safe environment, hand washing, head lice screening other health related matters as needed.
• Order necessary supplies.
• Report suspected child abuse to proper personnel and authorities according to state guidelines and District policy.
  Maintain lists of student with special health problems
  Assist school personnel as needed to ensure student health and safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Credentialed School Nurse.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Medical procedures such as monitoring seizures and administering injections.
• Child development and guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to students.
• First aid procedures and practices, including CPR andAED.
• School-based health-related techniques in administering injections or other procedures outlined in the IHSP.
• Student(s) health status and health related issues (such as diabetic care, and seizure monitoring).
• Behavior of emotionally disturbed students.
• Child Abuse reporting requirements and procedures.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Basic computer applications, including data entry and word processing.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn school-based health-related techniques in administering injections or other procedures outlined in the IHSP.
• Learn to monitor student(s) health status and health related issues (such as diabetic care, and seizure monitoring.
• Report findings to the Credentialed School Nurse.
• Compile and maintain accurate and complete student health records.
• Provide first aid and emergency assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward children with an illness or injury.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate with others regarding a variety of health–related activities or concerns.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including interpersonal skills of tact, patience and courtesy.

SUPERVISION:

Supervision is received from the Director of Student Services. Technical and functional direction is provided by the Credentialed School Nurse. No supervision of other staff is exercised.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

The employee works in an office environment with many interruptions, moderate noise levels. Depending upon the position assignment, the employee interfaces with students, teachers, school administrators, staff, and public and private representatives in performing a variety of clerical functions and in requesting and providing information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee performs work whichinvolves the frequent lifting, bending, pushing, and moving objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility or arms to reach and dexterity of hands and fingers needed to operate a variety of specialized health care equipment and a computer keyboard.Sitting, stooping, crouching, standing, bending at the waist, kneeling or walking to assist students.Must have hand and finger dexterity to operate specialized equipment and adaptive tools for lifting heavy students (such as the hoyer lift).Must be physically able to provide rapid response to emergent situation throughout the school campus.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to contact with blood and other bodily fluids.May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances such as bleach.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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