Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Redwood City School District•Redwood City, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Redwood City School District 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 ill, medically fragile, or injured students as needed. The position works under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and District Nurses, and performs work under the direction of a school nurse in accordance with the provisions of the LVN license. The LVN supports a safe, supportive, inclusive learning environment for students of all abilities and backgrounds. The role includes administering medications and treatments, supporting school staff with individual student health needs, responding to health emergencies, and maintaining confidential health records and sanitary care areas. The LVN may attend IEP meetings with the school nurse and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Completion in good standing of all coursework required by an accredited college or university for its 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 routine nursing procedures and care of medically fragile students, including medication administration, g-tube feeding, tracheal care and suctioning, and injections.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations for LVNs, universal precautions, infectious disease control, safe physical-care procedures, CPR, and child-abuse reporting requirements and prevention strategies.
Ability to recognize nonverbal signs of discomfort or distress, including facial expressions, oral sounds, and body language.
Ability to maintain detailed, confidential student records and files.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to work with cultural diversity and handle sensitive or difficult situations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, establish effective working relationships with a supervisor, use job-related equipment, and solve problems, develop action plans, and know when to contact the school nurse.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform work under the direction of a school nurse and in accordance with 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 student health needs, such as diabetes, seizures, asthma, and severe food allergies.
Treat students for illness, injury, seizures, or other medical problems occurring at school.
Perform specialized health care duties, including oral or g-tube medication administration, g-tube feedings, tracheal and nose or mouth suctioning, and timing, monitoring, and recording student seizures.
Assist the school nurse with documentation, height and weight records, physical exams, hearing and vision screenings, and medication verification.
Respond to student emergencies involving injury or health issues.
Clean work areas and equipment, including sinks, counters, feeding equipment, and suction machines, to maintain a sanitary environment.
Assist with toileting for students who need help in the health office.
Maintain student health files through record keeping and basic clerical work.
Prepare documentation such as immunization certificates, medical emergency cards, accident reports, supply inventories, and orders under the school nurse’s supervision.
May attend IEP meetings with the school nurse.
Perform related duties as assigned.