Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Redwood City School District•Redwood City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and District Nurses, the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct clinical care to meet students’ health needs, maintains health information required by federal, state, and local agencies, and cares for students who are ill, medically fragile, or injured. The work is performed under the direction of a school nurse and in accordance with the provisions of the LVN license. The role supports students with health needs including diabetes, seizures, asthma, and severe food allergies. Duties include administering medication and injections, providing specialized care such as g-tube feedings and tracheal suctioning, responding to medical emergencies, maintaining health records, and assisting with screenings and related school health services. The position may involve attending IEP meetings with the school nurse.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Completion in good standing of all coursework required by an accredited college or university’s Licensed Vocational Nursing program.
Current California Vocational Nurse License in good standing.
Valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Valid California driver’s license.
Willingness to learn when working with students with special education needs.
Knowledge of nursing procedures and care for medically fragile students, including medication administration, g-tube feeding, tracheal care and suctioning, and injections.
Knowledge of LVN-related laws and regulations, universal precautions, infectious disease control, safe care practices, CPR, and child abuse reporting requirements and prevention strategies.
Ability to recognize signs of discomfort or distress in children who may be unable to communicate verbally.
Ability to observe and interpret students’ non-verbal communication to identify potential health problems.
Ability to maintain detailed, confidential student records and files.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain an understanding of cultural diversity and handle sensitive and difficult situations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, establish effective working relationships with a supervisor, use job-related equipment, and problem-solve, including knowing when to contact the school nurse.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform basic math, write documents in prescribed formats, and/or present information before groups.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with medically fragile children in an organized setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing work under the direction of a school nurse and within the provisions of the LVN license.
Administer medications, including necessary injections, in accordance with state laws and county policies and procedures.
Work with the school nurse to support school staff concerning individual students’ health needs.
Treat students experiencing illness, injury, seizures, or other medical problems at school.
Provide specialized health care, including oral or g-tube medication administration, g-tube feedings, tracheal and oral/nasal suctioning, and monitoring and recording seizures.
Assist the school nurse with documentation, physical exams, hearing and vision screening, and medication verification.
Respond to student emergencies involving injury or health issues.
Clean work areas and medical or feeding equipment to maintain a sanitary environment.
Assist students who need help with toileting in the health office.
Maintain student health files and perform related record-keeping and basic clerical functions.
Prepare health-related documentation, including immunization certificates, emergency cards, accident reports, and supply inventories and orders, under school nurse supervision.
May attend IEP meetings with the school nurse.
Perform related duties as assigned.