LVN - Substitute

District Wide; Kirbyville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirbyville Independent School District is seeking an LVN substitute to support health services at the assigned campus in Kirbyville, Texas. You will provide direct student health care under supervision and follow district health protocols and IHPs.

The role requires a Texas LVN license, CPR/AED certificates, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of health-related experience with school-age children. This position is full-time and on site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas LVN license
• Current CPR and AED certificates
• Experience in health-related position; experience with school-age children
• Knowledge of basic first aid

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care using health protocols and IHPs as directed by RN supervisor
• Administer medications according to district policy
• Collaborate with campus staff on health needs and student care
• Communicate with parents regarding health matters per RN instructions
• Distribute health information to staff as needed by the RN
• Guide unlicensed personnel on health tasks as directed by the RN

Skills

First aid

Keyboarding

Word processing

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas LVN license

CPR/AED certificates

Job description

LVN - Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 4907195

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 29, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)* - sub

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Health Services Coordinator/Campus Principal

Date Revised: 8/29/2023

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One-year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
• Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Distribute information to faculty or staff on health-related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
• Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related tasks as directed by the RN.

Compliance

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

* Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Reviewed by: Superintendent of Schools Date: 8/29/2023

Received by Date

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required