Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Starting Pay Range: $28.00 - $36.50 - Hourly Depending on experience

Job Description:

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Under the direct supervision of the school nurse, the licensed vocational nurse:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of teaching plan and self-care for patient.
• Participates in planning with the school nurse to meet student needs.

• Executes interventions as per the treatment and health care plans.
• Contributes to the evaluation of interventions and treatment.
• Monitors ill/injured students.
• Takes basic vital signs.
• Helps to monitor immunization records and follows up to collect data needed.
• Collects data to share with school nurse to assist in health care planning.
• Maintains student health records.
• Under supervision, the LVN may administer medications/injections while providing basic nursing care.
• Assists with crisis response (following written plan).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). Successful completion of an accredited vocational nursing program is required.
• Current active license as a vocational nurse in California.
• Possession and maintenance of valid CPR and First Aid certification from an approved source, such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.