Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Position Type:
  Classified Substitute/ Classified Substitute
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location:
  
  All sites
• Date Available:
  
  11/12/2026
• Closing Date: 11/11/2026

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

• Valid California license as Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or other California nursing license above LVN level
• Valid first aid and CPR certification from recognized agency
• Experience as nurse, preferably in school or pediatric health care setting
• Knowledge and ability in variety of methods, procedures and equipment commonly used in pediatric and specialized health care
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and community
• Knowledge of crisis management techniques; ability to react effectively in emergency situations; knowledge of community emergency medical resources
• Valid driver's license and personal car for use on district business

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To assist in facilitating educational process by providing health services for students

• Assists school nurses in providing variety of health-related services including but not limited to screenings, assessments, education, training and procedures
• Travels to various school sites and performs wide variety of nursing duties within the scope of LVN licensure
• Performs specialized physical health care procedures including but not limited to suctioning, blood sugar testing, medication administration, ventilator use, drip and tube feeding, catheterization, colostomy care, and oxygen administration;
• Follows prescribed procedures and protocols of first aid, emergency care, medication at school, specialized physical health care, and school health programs
• Maintains documentation of health care services; updates and maintains medical records; assists with student health and immunization records as assigned; keeps related records and prepares reports as required
• Communicates with students, staff, parents and community to exchange information, make referrals, schedule appointments, provide training/education, and coordinate other activities related to student health services
• Assists in lifting, moving and positioning students as necessary to render various health services including but not limited to therapy and specialized procedures; assists students in use of wheelchairs, braces or other orthopedic equipment; operates specialized medical equipment and instruments as needed
• Maintains client confidentiality; maintains HIPPA and HITECH compliance and regulations
• Maintains a healthy, safe, and secure working environment including practices for infection control
• Practices high quality customer service to promote trust and comfort of patients and families
• Works within scope of practice and according to BCSD policies; complies with…