Licensed Nurse (LVN/RN) - Outdoor School

Outdoor School Nurse

Seasonal Position Only. Must be available from January 19 to March 27, 2026. Online applications accepted until positions are filled. Work Hours: 8 hours/day, 3.5 days a week. 3 shifts available.

Program Description: The Conejo Valley Unified School District Outdoor School is a 4-day, 3-night program for 6th grade students. The program is held at Camp Ramah in Ojai, CA, a 400-acre camp located a few minutes from downtown Ojai, California. The Outdoor School program runs from January 18 to March 26, 2027, which includes a paid training and preparation week and the day after program conclusion. Room and board are included for Outdoor School staff. Weekend housing is available. Meals are available when camp is in operation.

Distinguishing Characteristics Between Related Classes: A Licensed Vocational Nurse possesses a California Vocational Nurse License and performs specialized physical health care procedures requiring technical manual skills under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), with major differences between LVN and RN being in the areas of teaching, supervision, independent function, and the authority to assess and plan a course of action.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications according to physician's and parent's instructions; dispense medications based on established District procedures and/or as directed; maintain related records and documents. Assess students' medical conditions; administer minor first aid to ill and injured children; distribute adhesive bandages, ice and compresses as necessary; evaluate emergency situations; perform routine first aid and CPR/AED as needed. Maintain inventory and order first aid supplies; distribute first aid kits to appropriate site or office location; requisition health office supplies as necessary. Respond to parent and staff inquiries by interpreting and explaining applicable laws, codes, rules, programs and regulations. Assist with the care of special needs students as directed. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Licenses, Certification & Special Requirements Required: Associate's Degree* in Nursing and one (1) year of professional experience in public or private health setting as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. *Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list. When appropriate additional work experience beyond the minimum requirement may be supplemented for required minimum education requirements.

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements: California Board of Vocational Nursing Vocational Nurse License (LVN) - or - California Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse (RN) License Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by a recognized first-aid training program Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification issued by a recognized first-aid training program First Aid Certification issued by a recognized first-aid training program Valid California Class C Driver's License Ability to obtain California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance. TB clearance. Must be available for the entire Conejo Valley USD Outdoor School Program duration, January 18 to March 26, 2027.

Job Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Modern nursing principles, techniques, methods and procedures, and standard nursing practices. Principles and practices of medical diagnosis of common illnesses, the disease process, treatments, and medication side effects. Medical terminology and the use of nursing equipment and supplies. Ability to provide effective nursing services, administering injections, medications, catheterization, gastrointestinal tube feeding, etc. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing. Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Please include your resume along with the names and contact information of three professional references.

Contact: Tom Hoegeman Conejo Valley Unified School District, Outdoor School Work: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Nondiscrimination in Employment: The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.

Conejo Valley Unified School District