Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Come work with the Lompoc Unified School District! The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire: Licensed Vocational Nurse position for 6.0 hours per day / 208 Work Day Calendar Application Process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process. Valid California LPN, LVN or RN license/certificate required for this recruitment: Employment Standards In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below: Education: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in nursing, health care or a related field. Experience: Two years of health care experience. Licenses and other Requirements: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Valid California LPN, LVN or RN license/certificate. (License must be included in your application packet.) Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.

Examples of Duties

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and oversight by a credentialed school nurse, provide a variety of health services to students and personnel including first aid, screening of ill or injured students and emergency care; serve as a technical resource to students, parents and personnel concerning health services, issues, problems and related information; provide mandated screening, testing, immunization and record-keeping services; meet individual health needs of students and providing nursing care described in individualized health care plans.

• Provide a variety of health services to students; assist students during office visits, screen and evaluate medical condition of students; examine students for illness, injury and medical emergency; provide nursing care described in individualized health care plans; administer first aid as necessary; provide support and assistance with medical and nursing interventions as instructed by credentialed school nurse, parent or doctor; ensure optimal health of students and personnel; assist in ensuring related activities comply with established laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Dispense prescribed medication as ordered by a physician following Lompoc Unified School District policies and procedures, the Nurse Practice Act and other State and federal regulations; monitor for any unexpected, abnormal, or allergic reactions to medication; review and prepare documents to record medications according to established procedures.
• Establish, prepare and maintain cumulative health and immunization records and confidential files for individual students; prepare periodic and special reports as assigned; complete accident reports according to established procedures; screen student records for compliance with Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP); review records to ensure immunization data is current; notify parents or appropriate personnel of needed immunizations and other medical issues as appropriate.
• Assist credentialed school nurse in mandated screening programs; follow-up on students with vision, hearing, dental needs, scoliosis, or other health issues as required under the direction of the credentialed school nurse; update and ensure accuracy of information related to screenings.
• Monitor and provide specialized health care procedures including sterile and clean urinary catheterizations, blood sugar monitoring, oral and tracheotomy suctioning, care of ostomies, nasogastric and gastrostomy tube care for students with chronic illnesses and epi-pen administration for anaphylactic reactions.
• Provide emergency care as needed in situations including cardiopulmonary distress, respiratory distress, insulin reactions, hypoglycemic reactions, seizures, anaphylactic shock, and other medical emergencies according to established procedures; assess situations involving students' safety, abuse and other health in order to identify problems, refer for proper treatment and comply with legal requirements under the direction of the credentialed school nurse.
• Provide care for students' diabetic needs routinely and as needed per physician instructions; perform blood sugar checks according to established procedures and administer medications; accordingly, communicate with parents, RN and Doctor regarding student; administer other related treatments as needed and as assigned.
• Operate a variety of medical instruments and equipment including thermometers, stethoscopes, and screening devices; operate office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Attend and participate in meetings related to assigned activities as required; assist with maintaining health rooms in a clean and orderly condition and help with the set-up and break-down of health rooms.

Other duties: Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in nursing, health care or a related field and two years of health care experience. Licenses and other Requirements: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Valid California LPN, LVN or RN license/certificate. Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.

• Health office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• General practices, procedures and techniques involved in the identification, treatment, and resolution of health problems.
• Health and safety regulations.
• First aid and CPR methods and procedures.
• Clean and sterile treatment techniques.
• Medical procedures associated with special health care needs.
• Basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operation of a variety of specialized medical equipment.
• Public health agencies and local health care resources.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Public speaking techniques.

• Provide a variety of health services to students and personnel including first aid, screening of ill or injured students and emergency care.
• Serve as a technical resource to students, parents and personnel concerning health services, issues, problems, and related information.
• Prepare and maintain student immunization and health records and files.
• Screen students for various health and safety concerns.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Operate a variety of specialized medical equipment.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide specialized health care procedures including tracheostomy care, G-tube care, catheterization and administration of injectable medications.
• Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.

Supplemental Information

1. All sections of the application must be completed.
2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.
3. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.
5. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.

Application and Selection Process

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position. The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination. Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list. A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered. Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee. Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee. Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank. Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission. If you require disability accommodation for any