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Notice of Nondiscrimination


The Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District (COJUSD) is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups, as required by federal law (34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 100.6(d), 104.8, 106.8(a)(b); 28 CFR Section 35.106; and 20 United States Code (USC) 790). To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District's Student Title IX Coordinator is: Director of Student Services, 12623 Avenue 416, Orosi, CA 93647, View phone number on click.appcast.io; Student ADA/Title II and Section 504 Coordinator - Antonio Quintanilla, Director of Special Services, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io; Employee Title IX Coordinator & ADA/Title II and Section 504 Coordinator, Sunsie Tumacder, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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Job Summary

Tentative Schedule 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with 30 minute lunch break

Job Description / Essential Elements:


TITLE: LVN


REPORTS TO: District School Nurse


DEPARTMENT: Health Services


HOURS PER DAY: TBA


WORK YEAR: 10 Months


SALARY: Range 39 of Classified Salary Schedule


BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, School Principal and District Nurse, the LVN conducts a health service program for all schools in the district for the evaluation, improvement and protection of the health of pupils and school personnel in accordance with state law and district policies and procedures.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Administers simple first aid to pupils and staff.
• Checks and rechecks for head lice as needed.
• Makes calls to verify student absences and records the information.
• Provides a variety of specialized health care and first aid for students, including physically disabled students; assesses type and extent of student illness or injury and administers appropriate health care, including emergency assistance such as CPR, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver and assists students with epileptic seizures.
• Performs a variety of specialized health care services such as catheterization, oral suctioning and gastrostomy tube feedings physically disabled students; cleans catheters and administers chest percussion and postural drainage procedures; assists with range-of-motion exercises and oral care.
• Provides a variety of health care services such as bandaging, checking temperatures, and blood pressure, removing splinters, assisting with meals and personal hygiene, treating bee stings and other related services.
• Screens student records for proper immunizations; alerts parents of needed immunizations; maintains communication with parents until required records of immunizations are provided; assures immunization records comply with State laws.
• Maintains necessary records and reports related to student accidents, illnesses, medications and other related information; maintains emergency cards and health files.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as typing, copying and filing; types a variety of reports, correspondence, forms, notices and referrals.
• Maintains first aid kits on campus; requisitions and maintains inventory of Health Office supplies; maintains Health Office in a clean, sanitary, safe and organized condition.
• Administers medications to students in accordance with State laws and District policies and procedures.
• Assists School Nurse in scheduling hearing and vision testing, dental and scoliosis checks.
• Serves as a liaison between the School Nurse, staff, parents and community.
• Operates a variety of office and health equipment, including a typewriter, personal computer, copier, stethoscope, electronic thermometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, glucometer, suction machine, catheterization equipment, gastrostomy feeding tubes, respiratory inhaler and air resuscitation bag.
• Responds appropriately and effectively in emergency situations.
• Works confidentially with discretion.
• Cleans work areas (e.g., sinks, counters, buckets, cots) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Prepares documentation (e.g., daily logs, medication logs, accident reports, etc.).
• Provides information on medical treatments for the purpose of instruction teachers, students and/or parents on various health subjects (e.g., lice, drug prevention, personal hygiene).
• Maintain each classroom and office first aid kit stocked.
• Assists the District Nurse in health screenings and follow-ups with parents.
• Assists the District Nurse in the preparation of State Health Reports.
• Assists other personnel as may be required.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Transports students/self for the purpose of conducting home visit or obtaining emergency care.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and bandage minor cuts, abrasions, and burns.
• Performs related duties as assigned.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• College level course work in nursing or related health care leading to license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Experience:
• Any combination equivalent to one-and-a half years of college level course work in nursing or related health care field and two years of clinical experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
License:
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Current California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificates.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
• Various first aid and health emergencies.
Ability to:
• Take care of minor health needs as they arise.
• Assist in emergencies if need be.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Use English and Spanish in both written and verbal form
• Use assessment instruments and interpretation of test data.
• Perform basic first aid and health care practices and procedures.
• Apply intervention techniques in crisis situation.
• Maintain records, manage programs, operate equipment in a proper and safe manner.
• Apply relevant education codes, federal, state and county policies.
• Reason at a level to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral and/or diagrammatic form.
• Sit for prolonged periods, deal with people beyond receiving work and instructions.
• Perform effectively under stress, make judgements and decisions.
• Perform a variety of duties involving frequent changes of tasks, aptitudes, techniques, procedures.
• Significant physical visual acuity/depth perception.
• Type at least 35 words per minute without error.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Typical office equipment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Subject to constant interruptions.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various health-related equipment.
• Lifting heavy objects.
• Bending at the waist.
• Turning/twisting.
• Walking.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Please make sure you attach all required documents to your application.
Math and Bilingual Skills test will be administered