School Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Sweetwater Care; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing seeks a passionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide school nursing care for children this school year in Fresno, CA. Responsibilities range from assessing minor injuries to coordinating with physicians.

Minimum requirements include CA LVN license, CPR/BLS, and a negative TB. Preference for pediatrics and prior school district experience; candidates must communicate well with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• CA LVN license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• TB test negative.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assistance to students, including first aid and basic care.
• Conduct screenings and monitor student health during the day.
• Dispense medications per physician instructions and verify records.
• Notify parents of illness or injury and coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate health documentation and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student well-being.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Pediatrics experience

School nursing

Communication

Education

California LVN license

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.