Licensed Vocational Nurse

2 weeks ago

Rocklin, California, United States California Department of Education Full time
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at the California Department of Education. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing medical care to students of all ages with medical needs.

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will work under the supervision of the Health Services Supervisor and site administration to provide medical care to students. This includes performing specialized health care procedures, administering medications, providing first aid, and completing other tasks delegated by the Health Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide emergency care in situations such as anaphylactic shock, cardiopulmonary distress, respiratory distress, insulin reactions, hypoglycemic reactions, seizures, dysreflexia, and other medical emergencies.
  • Perform sterile and/or clean urinary catheterizations, blood glucose monitoring, oral suctioning, suctioning of tracheostomies, care of ostomies, operation of medical and/or mechanical devices required for the care of students, and specialized health care procedures for elimination needs and toileting.
  • Perform feedings for physically impaired students, including gastostomy tube feedings, nasogastric tube feedings, and specialized health care procedures for other feeding needs.
  • Participate in the administration of nursing care described in Emergency Care Plans, Individualized Health Service Plans, Individualized Education Plans, or other written plans of care for students under the direction of the Health Services Supervisor.
  • Monitor the general well-being of children as needed, including the measurement of vital signs, the presence of possible communicable disease, the assessment of illness or injury, and provision of other care as needed.
  • Assist in the administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications as needed, per RUSD policies and procedures, and monitor students for any unexpected, abnormal, or allergic reactions to medication.
  • Assist Health Services Supervisor in mandated screening programs.
  • Participate in the positioning of students as needed, including positioning on therapeutic equipment.
  • Assist in providing medically prescribed therapeutic exercise as needed.
  • Appropriately document all nursing assessments, interventions, and student outcomes, and appropriately communicate with Health Services Supervisor.
  • File health materials and records, prepare records, periodic and special reports, complete accident reports, screen student records for compliance with immunization laws, under the direction of the Health Services Supervisor, alert parents of needed immunizations, and maintain communication until records are provided.
  • Under the direction of the Health Services Supervisor, participate in follow-up of students with vision, hearing, dental needs, scoliosis, or other health issues.
  • May be required to ride a school bus or other transport vehicle to provide nursing care to students being transported via district transportation services as needed.
  • May be required to accompany students on field trips to provide specialized health care procedures and/or general nursing care as needed.
  • Comply with all Rocklin Unified School District Health Program policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain good communication and effective professional working relationships with students, parents, Health Services Supervisor, health assistants, teachers, administrators, coworkers, special education personnel, the general public, and all others with whom the LVN must interact.
  • Demonstrate professional standards of care, including confidentiality, the maintenance of vocational nursing skills, documentation of care, and the modeling of safe, prudent, and healthful work behaviors and practices.
  • Work to identify and eliminate unsafe or unhealthful school and/or work area conditions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Possession of a valid California State License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
  • Equivalent to completion or graduation from an accredited vocational nurses training program with an associate's degree.
  • Valid California automobile operator's license.
  • Current adult and child CPR card.
  • Current first aid card.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of appropriate handling of clerical procedures and office machines; computers and word processors; correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and health and medical terminology.
  • Ability to competently respond to the first aid needs of injured and ill students and/or staff.
  • Present a professional appearance, a calm and pleasant manner in person or by phone, and enjoy working with and being patient with children and adults.
  • Understand scope of practice, accepts responsibility and accountability for actions, type, perform routine clerical work; carry out oral and written directions.
  • Maintain the ability to move and assist injured or ill students and/or staff; maintain the physical ability to perform occasional exertion of 25 to 50 pounds in providing health care to injured, ill, or medically fragile students, professionally respond to possible exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and display appropriate blood-borne pathogen precautions.
  • Knowledge of first aid practices, procedures, methods, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of childhood development and diseases.
  • Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, empathetic, and receptive attitude toward children and families.
  • Knowledge of district policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Maintain accurate written records as required.
  • Maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
  • Assist with the implementation of a behavior support plan to calm and encourage students and control and redirect undesirable, inappropriate, or target behaviors.
  • Exhibit appropriate judgment in all situations.
  • Practice good communication with the understanding that this is basic to child safety.
  • Ability to work with either direct or indirect supervision by the Health Services Supervisor when working with medically involved students.
Description of Physical Requirements:
  • Medical Category III
  • 1. Physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
  • 2. Light to moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling.
  • 3. Speaking and hearing to communicate in person or over the phone.
  • 4. Sufficient visual acuity to recognize words, letters, and numbers.
  • 5. Lifting over 50 pounds or carrying an object over 25 pounds.

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