LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
POSTING IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
2 Licensed Vocational Nurse positions for 6.0 hours per day / 208 Work Day Calendar
Application Process:
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in nursing, health care, or a related field and two years of healthcare experience.
Licenses and other Requirements:
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
- Valid California LPN, LVN, or RN license/certificate.
- Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and oversight by a credentialed school nurse, provide a variety of health services to students and personnel including first aid, screening of ill or injured students and emergency care; serve as a technical resource to students, parents, and personnel concerning health services, issues, problems, and related information; provide mandated screening, testing, immunization, and record-keeping services; meet individual health needs of students and providing nursing care described in individualized health care plans.
- Provide a variety of health services to students; assist students during office visits, screen and evaluate the medical condition of students; examine students for illness, injury, and medical emergencies; provide nursing care described in individualized health care plans; administer first aid as necessary; provide support and assistance with medical and nursing interventions as instructed by the credentialed school nurse, parent, or doctor; ensure optimal health of students and personnel; assist in ensuring related activities comply with established laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Dispense prescribed medication as ordered by a physician following Lompoc Unified School District policies and procedures, the Nurse Practice Act, and other state and federal regulations; monitor for any unexpected, abnormal, or allergic reactions to medication; review and prepare documents to record medications according to established procedures.
- Establish, prepare, and maintain cumulative health and immunization records and confidential files for individual students; prepare periodic and special reports as assigned; complete accident reports according to established procedures; screen student records for compliance with Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP); review records to ensure immunization data is current; notify parents or appropriate personnel of needed immunizations and other medical issues as appropriate.
- Assist credentialed school nurse in mandated screening programs; follow-up on students with vision, hearing, dental needs, scoliosis, or other health issues as required under the direction of the credentialed school nurse; update and ensure the accuracy of information related to screenings.
- Monitor and provide specialized health care procedures including sterile and clean urinary catheterizations, blood sugar monitoring, oral and tracheotomy suctioning, care of ostomies, nasogastric and gastrostomy tube care for students with chronic illnesses and epi-pen administration for anaphylactic reactions.
- Provide emergency care as needed in situations including cardiopulmonary distress, respiratory distress, insulin reactions, hypoglycemic reactions, seizures, anaphylactic shock, and other medical emergencies according to established procedures; assess situations involving students’ safety, abuse, and other health to identify problems, refer for proper treatment, and comply with legal requirements under the direction of the credentialed school nurse.
- Provide care for students’ diabetic needs routinely and as needed per physician instructions; perform blood sugar checks according to established procedures and administer medications; communicate with parents, RN, and Doctor regarding the student; administer other related treatments as needed and as assigned.
- Operate a variety of medical instruments and equipment including thermometers, stethoscopes, and screening devices; operate office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
- Attend and participate in meetings related to assigned activities as required; assist with maintaining health rooms in a clean and orderly condition and help with the set-up and break-down of health rooms.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Health office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- General practices, procedures, and techniques involved in the identification, treatment, and resolution of health problems.
- Health and safety regulations.
- First aid and CPR methods and procedures.
- Clean and sterile treatment techniques.
- Medical procedures associated with special health care needs.
- Basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Operation of a variety of specialized medical equipment.
- Public health agencies and local health care resources.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
- Public speaking techniques.
Ability to:
- Provide a variety of health services to students and personnel including first aid, screening of ill or injured students and emergency care.
- Serve as a technical resource to students, parents, and personnel concerning health services, issues, problems, and related information.
- Prepare and maintain student immunization and health records and files.
- Screen students for various health and safety concerns.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Operate a variety of specialized medical equipment.
- Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Provide specialized health care procedures including tracheostomy care, G-tube care, catheterization, and administration of injectable medications.
- Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Work independently with little direction.
- All sections of the application must be completed.
- Incomplete applications will be screened out.
- The section titled “Your Record of Experience” must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
- A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.
- All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.
- PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work).
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