Health Assistant II (Lvn)
About The Position
The Health Assistant II works under the supervision of the assigned administrator and the professional direction of the Health Services Specialist and California Credentialed School Nurse. The position meets the health needs of students requiring special services by following physician-directed health care plans, complying with laws relating to student health—including parental and guardian consent—and providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, or injured students. The role primarily serves students who need a higher degree of medical attention, including catheterization; diabetic monitoring and care; gastrostomy tube feeding and reinsertion; feeding or medication; mechanical ventilation; ostomy care; oxygen administration; postural drainage and percussion; respiratory assistance using an inhaler or mechanical nebulizer; and tracheotomy care, including cleaning, suctioning, and tube replacement. Incumbents must hold a California LVN or RN license. The position also includes routine clerical duties and responsibilities for identifying student health issues and tracking student health records. There are two positions available. Each position is seven hours per day, five days per week, for ten months per year. Tentative hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is eligible for benefits. An eligibility list will be established for current vacancies, substitute hiring, and future vacancies for six months.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Two years of experience working with medically fragile children or adults in a health care service environment.
- A valid State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- A valid Class C California driver license, a good driving record, and use of a private vehicle, maintained during employment.
- A valid first aid certificate comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate, maintained during employment.
- A valid Child and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, maintained during employment.
- Applicants must submit proof of their highest completed degree, nursing license or certification, current first aid card, and current Child and Adult CPR card with the application; applications lacking supporting documents are incomplete and disqualified.
- Foreign education documents must be evaluated or certified as equivalent to U.S. education.
Responsibilities
- Meet the health needs of students requiring special services in accordance with physician-directed health care plans.
- Comply with laws relating to student health, including requirements for parental and guardian consent.
- Provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students.
- Provide higher-level medical support to students, including catheterization; diabetic monitoring and care; gastrostomy tube feeding and reinsertion; feeding or medicating; mechanical ventilation; ostomy care; oxygen administration; postural drainage and percussion; respiratory assistance with an inhaler or mechanical nebulizer; and tracheotomy care, including cleaning, suctioning, and tube replacement.
- Identify student health issues and track student health records.
- Perform routine clerical duties.
Benefits
- The position is eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
