Licensed Vocational Nurse

Dual Merged (2627-02)

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor and under supervision of a Licensed Credentialed School Nurse, provides a variety of health services to assigned students including first aid and emergency care; under direction and supervision of a District Registered Nurse, performs specialized physical health care procedures and other procedures within scope of practice, for general education and special education students; provides assistance with health care referrals, mandated health screenings, immunization compliance and record-keeping services.

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Licensed Vocational Nurse in order to fill existing and future vacancies. The current vacancy is 6.0 hours per day, 206 paid days year. The eligibility list will be valid for one year.

Examinations will be given by appointment only. Following the conclusion of the Examination process, the candidates will be ranked and notified of their scores.

Assists in the collection of data, monitoring and charting of student behavior; monitors and interacts with students during outdoor, field trips, and other school activities as directed.

Administers immediate first aid and CPR as necessary.

Administers prescribed medications according to physician instructions and established District procedures as directed; monitors student side effects and notifies appropriate personnel and agencies as required.

Administers various tests as directed; scores a variety of tests and record results.

Assists a Licensed Credentialed School Nurse with other health-related activities as directed.

Assists in modifying classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher and/or principal for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Assists in monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments such as lunch, bus stops, playground, field trips, assemblies, cafeteria, classroom, bus transport.

Assists in shaping appropriate student behavior through positive reinforcement and other strategies; redirects inappropriate student behavior according to established District policies, techniques and procedures.

Assists students with performing and developing proper social behavior, personal hygiene and daily self-help skills; assists students with eating activities, mobility assistance and use of adaptive equipment; toilet students, change diapers and soiled clothing as assigned by the position.

Assists with arrangement and storage of classroom materials, furniture and accessories for appropriate learning environment.

Assists with reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special learning needs in a classroom or other learning environment; monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects.

Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel regarding student condition and care.

Escorts students to and from designated locations as directed; pushes students in wheelchairs .

Follows health care plans for children with health issues to meet the health needs of students with chronic health problems and accommodation requirements.

Maintains records of activities relating to the health needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements; maintains health logs, medications, and other records and files related to assigned activities.

Operates a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, computer and assigned software; assists students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids, computer assisted instructional programs and other adaptive equipment, assistive devices or mobility related equipment.

Participates in the implementation of behavioral modification program prescribed by the classroom teacher or contained in IEP goals including charting, time out supervision to meet IEP goals and/or district benchmarks.

Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintains a variety of logs and files, including attendance, student records, charts and other related information.

Performs specialized physical health care procedures for students with health needs in compliance with medical orders and under the training and direction of the District Nurse.

Provides classroom support by setting up work areas,…