Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Salary

$ - $ Hourly

Location

Nursing and Wellness - 2351 Cardinal Ln Annex B San Diego CA 92123-3743, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CL22-585

Department

Nursing and Wellness

Opening Date

06 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date

7 / 2 / 2024 12 : 00 AM Pacific

Description

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

This is an open opportunity open to interested candidates and this recruitment will establish an Eligibility List for current Licensed Vocational Nurse vacancies as well as any future vacancies.

This list will be active for six (6) months with the possibility to be extended. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

BASIC FUNCTION :

• Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of health care services to students at assigned school site;
• administer first aid, screen ill or injured students and provide medications to students including oral, aerosol and injection medications;

provide emergency care in accordance with State laws and District regulations; accompany and provide specialized medical care to individual students as directed and assist in instruction to pupils.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will be paid on the Paraeducator Salary Schedule.

Salary Grade : 42 . To view the Paraeducator Salary Schedule, .

Examples of Duties

To view the detailed job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse , .

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A combination of training, experience and / or education equivalent to an accredited vocational nursing program and California license as a Vocational Nurse.

Experience using suctioning and tube feeding equipment is required; experience in pediatrics or student health clinics is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Possession of a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, including requirement for administration of prescribed medication.
• Possession of basic first aid certification issued by an authorized agency. (On-line certificates will not be accepted.)
• Possession of current infant, child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.

On-line certificates will not be accepted.)

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).

01 The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position.

Additionally, the information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process.

Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your experience or skill level is considered providing false and / or misleading information.

Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment.

Experience listed below must be represented in the work history section of your application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.) 02 What is your highest level of education completed?

Please note : To Receive Credit for a College Degree, Trade School or Certificate, a photocopy of an official Transcript, Diploma, or Certificate must be attached to your application.

Degrees or coursework completed in a country other than the United States will need to be accompanied by a foreign transcript evaluation.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College Coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

03 If you have listed a degree above, please state the area of concentration for your degree. If you have multiple degrees, please list all areas of concentration.

If you did not list a degree, please answer N / A. (Please remember, to receive credit for your degree or its focus, a photocopy of an official transcript or degree must be attached.

04 Do you possess a current, valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians , including requirement for administration of prescribed medication?

If yes, you must attach a copy of the license to the online application in order to be considered.

05 How many years of paid experience do you have working in the capacity of a Licensed Vocational Nurse at a hospital, medical office, health clinic, care center or school ?

Your related work experience must be clearly show on your application.

• I do not have any paid work experience.
• I have been trained in this area but do not have any paid work experience.
• I have up to one year of paid work experience.
• I have at least 1 year but less than 5 years of paid work experience.
• I have at least 5 years but less than 10 years of paid work experience.
• I have more than 10 years of paid work experience.

06 Please describe the paid experience you have working in the capacity of a Licensed Vocational Nurse at a hospital, medical office, health clinic, care center or school .

Be sure to include the specific duties / tasks you performed, where this experience was obtained, your position title, and how long you performed these duties.

If you have no experience, please answer N / A. (Answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process.

07 Please select the answer that best describes your experience using suctioning and tube feeding equipment .

• I have no background or training in this activity.
• I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.

08 Please select the answer that best describes your experience in pediatrics or student health clinics .

• I have no background or training in this activity.
• I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.

09 Please select the answer that best describes your experience assisting in supporting instruction to pupils according to established individual education and / or 504 plans .

• I have no background or training in this activity.
• I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.

10 Please select the answer that best describes your experience administering first aid, screening ill or injured students, and providing emergency care in accordance with State laws and District regulations .

• I have no background or training in this activity.
• I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.

11 Please select the answer that best describes your experience preparing and administering prescribed medications, including oral, aerosol and injection medications according to physician instructions and established District procedures as directed.

• I have no background or training in this activity.
• I have been trained in this activity but have not performed it.
• I have done this independently, but only occasionally.
• I have done this as a regular part of my job duties.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.

12 Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. Please mark which essential functions you have previous experience in performing and ensure these functions are described in the work history of your application to receive credit.

• Provide a variety of health care services to students at assigned school sites; monitor and assess student health, temperatures, pulses, respirations and other conditions.
• Assist in supporting instruction to pupils according to established individual education and / or 504 plans.
• Administer first aid, screen ill or injured students and provide emergency care in accordance with State laws and District regulations;

prepare and administer prescribed medications, including oral, aerosol and injection medications according to physician instructions and established District procedures as directed.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and reports related to student health, medication, accidents, daily medical activities and assigned duties;

establish and maintain filing systems.

• Operate a computer and assigned software; operate a variety of medical instruments and equipment including catheters, thermometers, stethoscopes, gastronomical tubes, oxygen machines, ventilators and suction equipment to provide specialized health care to students.
• Communicate with physicians on specifics of student care; notify parents, guardians, emergency personnel and other authorized persons when children need to be sent home or to the hospital.
• Lift and move designated students as necessary.
• Assist students in the use of bathroom facilities, including changing diapers and clothes, cleaning, and providing personal hygiene care.
• Update and maintain student health records and emergency cards; assist parents with completing various forms; review, maintain and file physical exam and immunization records.
• Communicate with District personnel, students and parents to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns related to student health, medications, accidents, emergencies, daily medical activities and assigned duties.
• Travel to multiple school sites to provide nursing services to students.
• Maintain health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; maintain inventory and order first aid and health office supplies as necessary.
• Set up meals and assist individual students with eating as directed; record fluid and food intake and output as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and assist with staff development during work hours as assigned.
• Ride a school bus to accompany students.

Required Question

Agency San Diego Unified School District Address 4100 Normal Street - Room 1241

San Diego, California, 92103 Website