Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

SAUGUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS SPECIFICATION Board Approved: April 17, 2007 Revised: April 19, 2022 *LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE * Grade 12 *Purpose Statement * The job of Health Care LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the school site operations, including special education school operations, with specific responsibilities for administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications under the direction of a health care professional; coordinating with other personnel in supporting students with special needs; documenting activities in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements; and assisting health care professionals in scheduling prescribed health screenings and services.
This job reports to Site Principal *Essential Functions * * Administers emergency first aid and scheduled medication to students under the direction of health professional (e.
g.
, nausea, shortness of breath, seizures, sprains, etc.
) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
* Advises assigned administrator of observations involving students' safety, abuse, and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment, and complying with legal requirements.
* Assists health professional in health-related actions (e.
g.
, giving medications to students, etc.
) for the purpose of ensuring school health services are delivered in compliance with established guidelines.
* Attends meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.
* Cleans work areas (e.
g.
, sinks, counters, cots, etc.
) for the purpose of maintaining a clean work environment.
* Distributes information on a variety of health subjects (e.
g.
, lice, ringworm, drug prevention, personal hygiene, etc.
) for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students, and parents.
* Maintains a variety of information (e.
g.
, inventory of medications, office supplies, student health information, etc.
) for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed while maintaining confidentiality.
* Monitors students referred to the health room for the purpose of ensuring their safety.
* Performs a variety of health procedures (e.
g.
, gastronomy tube feedings, oral feedings, tracheostomy suctioning, etc.
) for the purpose of supporting health services activities.
* Refers students, under the direction of a licensed health professional, requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing information on available follow-up treatment and services.
* Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Page 1 of 3 * Responds to inquiries for the purpose of sharing and conveying information necessary to the functions of the health office.
*Marginal Functions * * Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
*Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications * *Skills, Knowledge and Abilities * SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid/CPR; handling body fluids and waste materials; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency first aid/CPR procedures; safety practices and procedures; and health standards and reporting procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; being sensitive to and communicating with children and pre-teens regarding a variety health needs; adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; and displaying tact and courtesy.
*Responsibility * Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget.
Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
*Work Environment * The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing.
The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
*Experience: *Job related experience is desired.
*Education (Minimum): *Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Page 2 of 3 *Required Testing Certificates and Licenses * None Specified Possess a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California Required to take or must participate in specialized training in designated procedures necessary to this position Possess and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certificates issued by an authorized agency Possess and maintain valid California Driver’s License *Continuing Educ.
/ Training Clearances * Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Background Clearance Specialized training in designated procedures Physical Capacities Test Clearance Tuberculosis Clearance *FLSA Status * Non-Exempt _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
_ Licensed Vocational Nurse Page 3 of 3 Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.
18 - $27.
76 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Standard shift: * Day shift Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Valencia, CA 91355: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a felony or misdemeanor charge pending? Convictions include a plea of guilty, nolo contendere (no contest) and/or a finding of guilty by a judge or a jury, or a conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, including 'expungement' granted pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.
4.
(Note: Exclude convictions related to the use of marijuana that are over two years old).
f "Yes," list all convictions including, but not limited to convictions for "driving under the influence," and convictions for sex and/or drug offenses listed in California Education Code Sections 44010 and 44011, except for convictions related to marijuana if it is more than two years after the date of the conviction.
Include any serious or violent felony conviction in any state or jurisdiction as enumerated in CA Penal Code * Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from any position? If you answered "Yes", please explain.
License/Certification: * LVN (Required) * BLS Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person