LVN School Nurse Roles (ASL Required), Start ASAP!

Vital Nurse Services (“Vital”) is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Downey, CA with fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). Prior experience working with students is strongly preferred.

Vital is a public-private partnership that provides medical, nurse, and behavioral intervention services to school districts and municipalities. This public-private partnership has proved to be a valuable program in the communities served.

Weekday availability required

Responsibilities:

As a Vital Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting our school district clients. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide health services to students and staff members
• Implement specialized healthcare procedures such as blood sugar testing, catheterization, blood pressure, oral suction, g-tube feedings, seizure procedures, turning and lifting routines, etc.
• Work with students, faculty, and staff to ensure the student's day-to-day health needs are met
• Evaluate the health and well being of students and staff members
• Must maintain the confidentiality of information gathered while caring for students
• Build rapport with students with physical, mental, or educational disabilities
• Communicate effectively with deaf and hard-of-hearing students using American Sign Language (ASL)
• Provide coverage throughout the student's school day

Experience and Qualifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) required
• Weekday afternoon availability is an absolute requirement
• Strong attention to detail, superior work ethic and integrity, and interpersonal skills
• High level of energy and professionalism with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation and punctuality required
• Ability to handle behavioral issues

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35