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Salary: $29.69 - $36.06 Hourly Location : District Office, CA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: LVN 9-2024 Department: Student Support Services Opening Date: 09/05/2024 Closing Date: 9/24/2024 4:00 PM Pacific Position is 19.5hpw, M - F, 9.5 months per year Tentative Written Exam: Friday, 9/27/24 Tentative Oral Panel: Wednesday, 10/2/24 BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general direction of the Director of Safety and Student Services, and regular supervision of a credentialed school nurse, perform a wide range of technical and skilled nursing duties and provide physical care for Pre-K to age 22 students within the scope of practice for a Licensed Vocational Nurse; perform specialized health services for students in regular education and special education programs and community based instruction for students, communicate with parents, school sites, and district personnel on health related matters, assist with medical screening of students, disseminate health information, and provide emergency medical care. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: - Participate in the administration of nursing services described in individual education plans or other written plans of care. - Perform specialized health care procedures, including but not limited to glucose testing, catheterization, blood pressure monitoring, oral suctioning, tracheotomy care, gastronomy tube feedings, oxygen therapy, chest percussion, postural drainage, ventilator care, manual manipulation of respirator bag, administers ileostomy and colostomy care, and seizure precautions. - Administer medications such as but not limited to Diastat, insulin, Epi-Pens, immunizations and Tuberculin Skin Tests according to physician instructions and established district procedures; administer medications via gastrostomy tubes as required. Record medication and treatment given as prescribed by the physician. - Prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports related to student health, nutrition, medications and daily health office activities; review records for compliance with applicable regulations; maintain confidentiality of student health information. - Verify that all procedures are provided under specified written provisions approved by a licensed physician and requested by the parent/guardian. - Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid to assigned students. - Assist with maintaining daily logs and medical records including MediCal billing coordination and Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) billing. - Provides necessary physical care and emotional support, including assisting students with personal needs, i.e. positioning and ambulation. - Participate in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information, including required staff meetings and in-service trainings, IEP and 504 meetings, conferences with parents, staff and community. - Report adverse medical conditions of students served through coordination and consultations with school nurse and administrators. - Adjust specialized wheelchairs, lifts, braces, walkers, or other orthopedic devices and positions or repositions students in same and remove/replaces orthopedic braces/equipment. - Lift students using a "Hoyer" or similar lifting equipment; diaper students and assist them in maintaining personal hygiene, dispose of catheterization bags, and assist/train students in use of bathroom facilities; assist students in changing clothing or putting on garments; launder soiled clothing as needed; set up food trays and hand-feed; tummy tube feed as required. - Accompany students on district transportation, assist in the loading and unloading of students from buses, and in the transferring of students to and from classroom, activities and events. - Performs necessary procedures for diabetic students. Observe diabetic students who self-monitor blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin. - Prepare reports for district, county, and state agencies. - Observe progress and behavior of students and communicate regularly with other members of the instructional team. - Use personal automobile to travel to district sites to perform a variety of nursing duties. - Assist with maintaining orders for daily medications and emergency supplies of medication; assist with maintaining supplies for health office(s). - Assist the organization and/or presentation of health-related information and demonstrations to students as approved by the Director of Special Education, District Nurse and school site administrator. - Monitor and support gathering of medications and paperwork for students participating in the outdoor education program and other educational field trips. - Administer first aid and CPR. Take vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, height and weight and make appropriate entries on medical/health records. - Assist with training staff on specialized healthcare procedures that are ordered by a physician. - Assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for students, including the preparation and maintenance of instructional materials. - Assist students in learning or using special equipment, in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors, modeling gross motor skills and independent mobility, and in instructional activities. - May assist with community-based instruction. - Assist in the supervision of students at assigned task in and out of the classroom setting. including supervising and/or participating in playground activities. - Perform a variety of clerical and recordkeeping activities. - Perform a variety of custodial duties to maintain facility in a clean and sanitary manner. - Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications & Requirements KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Nursing care principles and practices pertaining to the scope of practice Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned nursing activities Child growth and development principles as they relate to children with disabilities and special needs Health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment Medical symptoms and conditions applicable to school-aged children Uses and effects of prescribed medications, as well as potential complications Accepted methods and principles of personal hygiene Health and safety regulations First aid and CPR procedures Confidentiality laws relating to student records Methods for effective cooperation with district staff, parents, and other adults Operation of a computer and assigned software Record-keeping and report preparation techniques Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills Emergency crisis management techniques Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary ABILITY TO : Provide a variety of specialized health services to students Administer prescribed medications according to physician instructions and established District procedures Perform specialized medical procedures such as tracheostomy care, catheterization, and gastrostomy feedings Screen students for various health and safety concerns Compile data and prepare reports Train and provide work direction to others Learn, interpret, apply and explain District health policies Perform physically demanding work in lifting, transferring and assisting students Make accurate mathematical calculations, such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide Perform routine clerical support duties Work independently with little direction Administer first aid and CPR to students Observe health and safety regulations Utilize a variety of health instruments and office equipment Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information Communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally and in writing Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Complete work with many interruptions Operate a computer and assigned software Prepare and maintain records related to assigned activities Supplemental information EDUCATION : Graduation from high school Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing program approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. A Registered Nurse license may be substituted. BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience providing physical care to disabled persons or working in a health care service environment. POSSESS AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: Valid California Vocational Nurse License - A Registered Nurse license may be substituted. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate Valid California Class C Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continues to maintain insurability Personal transportation for job-related travel throughout the district Los Alamitos Unified School District offers a generous fringe benefit package for employees working at least .75 FTE. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision insurance. 01 What is your highest level of education? 02 Have you completed a Licensed Vocational Nursing program approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians? If yes, please be sure to attach proof to your application. Yes No 03 Do you have a Registered Nurse License? If yes, please be sure to attach proof to your application. Yes No 04 This classification requires one year of experience providing physical care to disabled persons or working in a health care service environment.Do you meet this requirement? Note: Please be sure to list your work experience in the work history section of your application. Yes No 05 Please describe your experience providing physical care to disabled persons or working in a health care service environment. 06 This classification requires Valid First Aid and CPR you meet this requirement? If yes, please be sure to attach proof to your application. Yes No 07 This classification requires a valid California Class C Driver License.Do you meet this requirement? Yes No 08 Do you have personal transportation for job-related travel throughout the district? Yes No 09 Do you have insurance for a motor vehicle? Yes No 10 Please type your name below to certify that you have reviewed your application for accuracy and completeness. Required Question