What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at Sulphur Springs Union School District?
Licensed Vocational Nurse at Sulphur Springs Union School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
Contact
661-252-5131 181
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Salary
$4,603 - $5,873 Monthly
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Job Summary
Job Summary
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Essential Functions: Performs specialized health care procedures for designated students following physician orders and established procedures. This includes (but is not limited to) administering breathing treatments, diastat, glucometer testing, insulin injections, glucagon, epi-pens, catheterizations, tube feedings, and tracheostomy care. Administers medications and specialized treatment as indicated by student’s physician (including, but not limited to through injection). Assists with personal hygiene, toileting and diapering of students as required. Lifts and assists with physically positioning, transferring, and/or lifting students as required. Provides a safe and sanitary environment for the students and follows universal precautions at all times. Reports unusual situations and changes in the student’s condition to the district nurse and school administrator. Documents all procedures, medications, changes in student conditions and response to care in the appropriate record. Communicates regularly with the district nurse. Responds to student emergencies and administers first aid/CPR as indicated. Checks student medical equipment and utilizes equipment appropriately. Attends staff in-services, meetings and seeks appropriate educational opportunities. Assists in the supervision and monitoring of students to maintain effective learning and/or safe play/recreational environments; notes behavioral and other problems observed; reinforces designated discipline management program as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned to support the student health services. Secondary Functions: This is a single position classification. All duties listed are considered essential. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodat
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California, including requirement for assisting students with medications. Be willing to have specialized training in designated procedures required of this position. Licenses and other Requirements: LVN (Required) BLS Certification (Preferred) LPN (Preferred) Posses and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certifications issued by an authorized agency Posses and maintain valid California Drivers License
Please include the following required items with your application: Letter of Introduction Resume Two Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last year)
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California, including requirement for assisting students with medications. Be willing to have specialized training in designated procedures required of this position. Licenses and other Requirements: LVN (Required) BLS Certification (Preferred) LPN (Preferred) Posses and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certifications issued by an authorized agency Posses and maintain valid California Drivers License
Please include the following required items with your application: Letter of Introduction Resume Two Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last year)
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