Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Sweetwater Care; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide school nursing care for children in California. The role includes screenings, medication administration, and health education within a Fresno-area school district.

Minimum requirements include an LVN license, CPR/BLS, and a negative TB test. Previous pediatrics and school setting experience are preferred, with physical duties as described, and a schedule aligned with selected schools.

Qualifications

• Pediatric care experience preferred.
• Experience working in a school district is beneficial.
• Active California LVN licensure is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student hearing and vision screenings.
• Educate students on hygiene and safety practices.
• Dispense prescription medications to students per physician instructions.
• Verify vaccination records for students.
• Take students' temperatures when fever is suspected.
• Administer first aid and CPR.
• Treat minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes and bruises.
• Contact parents when students are ill or injured.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

School district experience

Education

California LVN license

CPR/BLS certification

TB test negative

Job description

FullShift Staffing is seeking a passionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide school nursing care for children this 2023-2024 school year!School Nurses are responsible for providing medical assistance to school-age students, and they complete multiple tasks each day ranging from assessing minor injuries to requesting emergency services. One of the great benefits to working for the school district is you will have all scheduled breaks off as the School District provides.

Schedule will depend on the school selected.

Location of positions: Fresno CA

Specific School Nurse job duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conducting student hearing and vision screenings
• Educating students on hygiene and safety practices
• Dispensing prescription medications to students per physician instructions
• Verifying vaccination records
• Taking students’ temperatures when fever is suspected.
• Administering first aid and CPR
• Treating minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes and bruises.
• Contacting parents when students are ill or injured.

Minimum Requirements:

• California State Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
• Current CPR/BLS Card
• Current Negative TB Result

Physical Demands: Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions. This position regularly requires employees to talk, hear, and communicate with both children and adults. This position requires employees to use their hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Employees are frequently required to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The position may require lifting, bending, and crouching. The employee will occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Preferred skills:

• Some Peds Experience
• Experience working within a school district.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.