Health Assistant - LVN

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS. IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives dual supervision from Site Administrator and Director of Health ServicesDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Render first aid to students and administer prescribed medication, including oral, gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, and injectable medications(including insulin), emergency medications (rectal Diastat, Glucagon, epinephrine), to students with proper authorization in accordance with State Law and District policy and procedures.
2. Provide specialized healthcare procedures, in accordance with established standards of practice, including but not limited to:
   • Suctioning when needed to clear oral airway or tracheostomy tube, including care, cleaning and replacement of tracheostomy tube, care of suction machine, ventilator, etc.
   • Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube feeding, including are of tube, stoma site, and related equipment, such as feeding pumps.
   • Blood glucose monitoring procedures.
   • Catheterization, urinary and suprapubic, sterile, clean, intermittent or indwelling, including care of equipment and personal hygiene.
   • Oxygen administration and proper care and use of equipment, including monitoring of flow controls, oxygen saturation monitoring and flow titration in accordance with physician orders.
   • Colostomy/ileostomy care.
   • Proper care and use of specialized medical equipment, including stethoscope, nebulizers, electronic temperature monitors, sphygmomanometer, orthotics, pumps, etc.
   • Monitoring and care of central line catheters, continuous IV medication infusion, PICC lines, port-a-cath sites, in accordance with certification parameters and state scope of practice laws.
3. Assist in the control of contagious diseases by following established department of public health standards and approved protocols and procedures.
4. Assist students with toileting, diapering, and personal hygiene.
5. Assist school nurses with health screening and recording of results.
6. Report student health concerns to supervising school nurse.  Contact family/agencies to make appropriate referrals, including sending home referral letters for students as directed by supervisor.
7. Initiate and maintain a variety of health related student records; record care given and health status of students; screen, input, maintain and update immunization records on all pupils routinely.
8. Collect information and prepare annual state reports on immunization requirements, vision, dental, hearing, and scoliosis screening; assist parents in setting up appointments and assist in physicals as needed.
9. Maintain health office supplies and equipment; order and requisition supplies; distribute first aid supplies to designated areas.
10. Maintain disaster supplies for school and distribute to assigned areas. Assist in coordinating disaster/fire drills and procedures and in the event of a disaster, is responsible for triage.
11. Make calls to parents on health matters including requesting parents to pick up ill or injured children in accordance with school policies, and as requested by site administrator and/or school nurse.
12. Maintain clean health office environment including proper use of approved sanitizers and disinfectants in care area.
13. May type a wide variety of documents including letters, memoranda, reports, bulletins, handbooks, questionnaires, requisitions, contracts, and other materials from marginal notes, rough drafts, or verbal instructions.
14. May serve as receptionist to students, teachers, District employees, and the general public; answer inquiries and furnish information requiring a knowledge of basic school standards, procedures, rules, regulations, programs, and policies.
15. Perform a wide variety of general clerical work including the maintenance of accurate and detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information; maintain and post data relating to attendance, cumulative student records and other specialized records.
16. Register new students; obtain necessary documents and forms; input information into a computer; provide information to students and parents.
17. Maintain and update emergency cards as needed.
18. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
19. Receive and reply to oral and written requests for information.
20. Assist in other areas at times of reduced office staff or peak periods including in the areas of school clerical activities.
21. Operate a variety of standard office machines.
22. May accompany student(s) on bus to and from school and on field trips to provide needed health care and specialized healthcare procedures.
23. Lifts and positions students with physical impairments or disabilities as needed.
24. Perform related duties as assigned.

Click Here to view complete job description.Education:
Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).  Successful completion of an accredited vocational nursing program is required.

Experience:
Six (6) months experience working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is desirable, and pediatric nursing experience highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:  

• Current active license as a vocational nurse in California.
• Possession and maintenance of valid CPR and First Aid certification from an approved source, such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Typing Speed Requirement:
30 net words per minute
Typing test will be administered to validate typing speedApplication Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period.  An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies.  Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only. 

The following documents are REQUIRED attachments to the application: Valid license as a Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California. Valid CPR and First Aid certification from an approved source, such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Examination
The examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice, performance, and oral exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location.  A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies.  When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.

Work Schedule:
This position typically works full-time, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, and observes an 11-month calendar.  

The salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate salary schedule for the position.  The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident).  Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.   

The District provides and contributes to a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, term life insurance) per contract year for each employee and eligible dependents. View the benefit matrix.

Holidays and Leaves
Seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement with California Schools Employees Association Chapter 296 (CSEA).  

Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked.  Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.

Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and twisting at waist;  walking, standing and sitting for extended periods;  hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding/typing, use of computer mouse and touchpad, and writing instruments; vision and hearing in normal range with or without correction. 

Working Environment
This job is generally performed in an Indoor office environment.  
Exposures:  temperature swings in climate-controlled and/or outdoor environments; various noises from office equipment/machines, medical equipment, employees, students, and the public; fumes/odors, such as disinfectants, sanitizers, cleaners, medications, fragrances; bloodborne pathogens, and other health/medicinal-related odors while providing care for medically fragile and/or injured students; risk of injury and/or illness as well as hazards, such as malfunctioning medical equipment.  

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.   

For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link:  https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815

For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:
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Salary : $4,613 - $5,604