Substitute LVN

This is a substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position for the Del Valle Independent School District. The successful candidate will provide health services to students, promote health education and preventive health practices, and assist the Health Services Director in implementing a comprehensive program of health services.

• Health Services
  • Provide routine and emergency care for sick and injured students according to district policy and procedures.
  • Serve as health advocate for students.
  • Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
  • Provide prescribed medical treatments to students.
  • Provide health counseling and instruction on an individual basis.
  • Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) as needed or requested.
  • Perform screening procedures as directed by the health services director; make referrals as necessary.
  • Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
  • Review and evaluate immunization records.
  • Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
  • Maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records, and accurate updated health records on all students.
  • Keep nurse's office clean and sanitary.
• Organization Improvement
  • Assist the RN with continuing evaluation of the campus health program and implement changes based on the findings.
  • Maintain immunization compliance as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, and district policy.
  • Assist the RN with assessment of student health problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and the medical and health care community as needed.
• Communication and Community Relations
  • Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
  • Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus principal.
  • Communicate regularly with principal and health services director regarding health services issues.
• Personnel Relations/Management
  • Assist in training unlicensed assistant personnel in the delivery of certain medical procedures under the direction of the RN in accordance with Nursing Practice Act.
• Professional Growth and Development
  • Maintain certification in CPR, vision, hearing, and spinal screening.
  • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned to improve job performance.

• High School diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)
• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
• Valid Texas Vocational Nurse License
• CPR/AED certified
• Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, and spinal screening (or within 6 months of employment)
• Certified through UTPA Border Health Office to conduct type II diabetes screenings (or within 6 months of employment)
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.
• One (1) year of pediatric health or community health experience preferred

• Works irregular and extended work hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Works with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, regular lifting of loads up to and including 50 pounds.
• Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
• May require feeding, diapering, and caring for handicapped students.