HEALTH ASSISTANT - LVN/RN (2374)

About the Employer

In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students' social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond.


We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools.


Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.

Job Summary

Performs general office and clerical duties requiring the ability to interpret and apply procedures and policies to assigned responsibilities. Clerical duties require the ability to perform light typing/keyboarding using a typewriter or computer.


Nursing functions include but are not limited to First aid, CPR, administration of medications, specialized healthcare procedures and techniques, signs and symptoms of child abuse, infection control procedures, hazardous waste management, record keeping and reporting requirements.


Job Description / Essential Elements:


GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION

HEALTH ASSISTANT - LVN/RN

DEFINITION

Performs general office and clerical duties requiring the ability to interpret and apply procedures and policies to assigned responsibilities. Clerical duties require the ability to perform light typing/keyboarding using a typewriter or computer.

Nursing functions include but are not limited to First aid, CPR, administration of medications, specialized healthcare procedures and techniques, signs and symptoms of child abuse, infection control procedures, hazardous waste management, record keeping and reporting requirements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Clerk II performs journey level general clerical duties within a framework of established procedures. The work of this class requires a knowledge of clerical systems and procedures, and the ability to choose among alternatives in solving problems.

A Clerk III assumes functional responsibility for a complex clerical activity or program. The work of this class requires the exercise of independent judgment in the interpretation and application of rules, procedures, policies, and precedents and may involve the indirect supervision of lower-level clerical staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Under the supervision of the Assigned Administrator (this may be the Principal, the Health Services Coordinator, the Special Education Director or the Director of Student Services) and under the professional direction of a licensed credentialed school nurse, an LVN or RN, performs specialized physical health care services and procedures for students with medical needs.

No supervision is exercised over District personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs clerical work including proofreading, light typing, filing, checking and recording information on records; sorts, codes, and files correspondence, vouchers, forms, documents, and other materials numerically, alphabetically or by another predetermined classification.

Checks records and papers for clerical and mathematical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.

Acts as a receptionist, accepts applications for school services, answers the telephone and gives information to the general public; receives and refers inquires to appropriate staff.

Maintains sections of a central records system; enters or extracts information on or from records using a computer terminal.

Coordinates work with Educational Technology and Information Services in applying procedures and controls.

Types data on vouchers, cards, and other forms; addresses envelopes, operates photocopying and duplicating machines; may cut stencils.

Gathers, compiles, and summarizes data and maintains records.

Orders, receives, stores, issues, and delivers supplies, books, materials, and equipment.

Inputs data using a computer, operates a typewriter, and other office equipment.

Types letters, reports, requisitions, schedules, forms, contracts, and similar materials from rough drafts, marginal notes, or verbal instructions.


May type from dictating or other recording equipment.

Reviews forms and records for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established procedures.

Posts information to various types of control records and verifies entries.

May notify parents or other responsible adults of student illness and bring to the attention of the credentialed school nurse an apparent need for medical, mental, or dental referral.


When assigned to the Health Office, renders minor first aid; updates and files student health records; maintains health office equipment and supplies in a clean and usable condition; prepares first-aid kits for use by classroom teachers; assists nurses in working on state mandated programs; prepares and displays health education materials. May assist in transporting ill or injured students or employees on District property.

Administers blood pressure monitoring, catheterization, diabetic monitoring, gastrostomy tube feeding, gastrostomy tube reinsertion, feeding or medicating, mechanical ventilation care, oxygen administration, respiratory assistance with inhaler or mechanical nebulizer, tracheostomy care including cleaning, suctioning and tube replacement, toileting assistance, diapering.

Ensures all specialized healthcare procedures are provided under specified written authorizations approved by an authorized healthcare provider and school nurse with parent's written consent.

Administers prescribed medications according to instructions and district policies.

Administers emergency healthcare plans as designated by the credentialed school nurse, parent and authorized healthcare provider.

Participates in IEP meetings if requested by the credentialed school nurse.

Consults with credentialed school nurse regarding first aid and emergency care of assigned students.

Performs related duties as assigned.

CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Modern office methods, practices and procedures, record keeping and standard office equipment.


Basic computer applications, data management, storage and, retrieval systems.

Basic first-aid procedures, techniques, and CPR, administration of medications, specialized healthcare procedures and techniques, signs and symptoms of child abuse, infection control procedures, hazardous waste management and record keeping and reporting requirements, nursing care principles and practices pertaining to the scope of practice.

Ability to:


Perform clerical work involving independent judgment and accuracy.

Spell correctly, use appropriate English, and make arithmetical computations.

Learn to operate various pieces of office equipment such as computers using a variety of hardware and software, as well as various pieces of medical equipment.

Input data using a computer.

Learn and interpret rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Maintain confidentiality.

Type/Keyboard input at a speed of not less than 30 net words per minute on a typewriter or computer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time; have mobility to walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, bend repeatedly; able to lift, carry, push and or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance; able to use both hands and legs simultaneously, to reach overhead, pull hand over hand, use fingers repetitively twisting or applying pressure with wrists or hands; have rapid mental/muscular coordination; maintain balance; have depth perception and ability to see to read small print and distinguished shades; have dexterity of hands and fingers needed to operate a variety of specialized health care equipment, adaptive tools for lifting heavy students (such as a Hoyer lift) and a computer keyboard. Must be physically able to provide rapid response to emergent situation throughout the school campus.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

One year of recent nursing experience working with medically fragile children or adults or any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Depending upon assignment, possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.


Possession of a standard Red Cross First-Aid Certificate within three months of appointment may be required.

Possession of a valid State of California License of Vocational Nursing, or Registered Nursing.

Incumbents in this position will be required to obtain a typing certificate demonstrating the ability to type/Keyboard input at a speed of not less than 30 net words per minute on a typewriter or computer within 30 days of date of hire.

Desirable:

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Incumbents in this class may work in 1) a health office with a variety of students, staff, parents and other members of the public, or 2) in a one to one situation caring for one or more individuals with special health care needs. They may drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work.

02/2013 - Classification established by Personnel Commission

05/10/2017 - Revision to Employment Standards: License or Certificate


06/13/2017 - Minor Revision to Employment Standards

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

FILING PERIOD WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.


NO APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH EDJOIN. TO APPLY:
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LVN License verification must be scanned and attached to the on-line application.


Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.


Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson St., View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io