About this role
Starting Pay Range $28.00 - $36.50 - HourlyDepending on experience
Job Description: Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
Under the direct supervision of the school nurse, the licensed vocational nurse:
• Contributes to the development and implementation of teaching plan and self-care for patient. • Participates in planning with the school nurse to meet student needs.
• Executes interventions as per the treatment and health care plans. • Contributes to the evaluation of interventions and treatment. • Monitors ill/injured students. • Take basic vital signs. • Helps to monitor immunization records and follows up to collect data needed. • Collects data to share with school nurse to assist in health care planning. • Maintains student health records. • Under supervision, the LVN may administer medications/injections while providing basic nursing care. • Assist with crisis response (following written plan).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude. • Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. • Ability to travel as needed.
Education and Experience:
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). Successful completion of an accredited vocational nursing program is required. • Current active license as a vocational nurse in California. • Possession and maintenance of valid CPR and First Aid certification from an approved source, such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.