Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse

Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse

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.

Qualifications

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

Performance Responsibilities

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 regulatory requirements and standards of care

Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary

$26.30 per hour

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

Minimum Application Requirements

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on November 11, 2026

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

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment. It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

Conditions of Employment

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Robinson, by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.