Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at San Diego Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of health care services to students at assigned school site; administer first aid, screen ill or injured students and provide medications to students including oral, aerosol and injection medications; provide emergency care in accordance with State laws and District regulations; accompany and provide specialized medical care to individual students as directed and assist in instruction to pupils.
Requirements / Qualifications
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. You will be directed to an off-site application once you select CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE. The San Diego Unified School District is accepting applications for Licensed Vocational Nurses in our Nursing and Wellness Department. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of health care services to students at assigned school site; administer first aid, screen ill or injured students and provide medications to students including oral, aerosol and injection medications; provide emergency care in accordance with State laws and District regulations; accompany and provide specialized medical care to individual students as directed and assist in instruction to pupils. The Licensed Vocational Nurse will be paid on the Paraeducator Salary Schedule. Salary Grade: 42.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A combination of training, experience and/or education equivalent to an accredited vocational nursing program and California license as a Vocational Nurse. Experience using suctioning and tube feeding equipment is required; experience in pediatrics or student health clinics is highly desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, including requirement for administration of prescribed medication. Possession of basic first aid certification issued by an authorized agency. (On-line certificates will not be accepted.) Possession of current infant, child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. (On-line certificates will not be accepted.) Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided). Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Listed below are examples of acceptable providers for your reference. Academic and Professional International Evaluations www.apie.org Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education www.iescaree.com International Education Research Foundation www.ierf.org World Academic Research Center www.foreigndegrees.com
Requirements / Qualifications
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. You will be directed to an off-site application once you select CLICK HERE TO APPLY OFFSITE. The San Diego Unified School District is accepting applications for Licensed Vocational Nurses in our Nursing and Wellness Department. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of health care services to students at assigned school site; administer first aid, screen ill or injured students and provide medications to students including oral, aerosol and injection medications; provide emergency care in accordance with State laws and District regulations; accompany and provide specialized medical care to individual students as directed and assist in instruction to pupils. The Licensed Vocational Nurse will be paid on the Paraeducator Salary Schedule. Salary Grade: 42.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A combination of training, experience and/or education equivalent to an accredited vocational nursing program and California license as a Vocational Nurse. Experience using suctioning and tube feeding equipment is required; experience in pediatrics or student health clinics is highly desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, including requirement for administration of prescribed medication. Possession of basic first aid certification issued by an authorized agency. (On-line certificates will not be accepted.) Possession of current infant, child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency. (On-line certificates will not be accepted.) Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided). Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Listed below are examples of acceptable providers for your reference. Academic and Professional International Evaluations www.apie.org Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education www.iescaree.com International Education Research Foundation www.ierf.org World Academic Research Center www.foreigndegrees.com
Comments and Other Information
Application Process:
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents by the application deadline:
Online Employment Application
Response to the Supplemental Questionnaire
To receive education credit, provide a copy of College Degree or Official Transcript.
Proof of possession of a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, including requirement for administration of prescribed medication.
Proof of possession of basic first aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
Proof of possession of current infant, child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
Answer all supplemental questions
The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Attach proof of education
Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
Photocopy of Degree or
Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
Additional documents
A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is lryan@sandi.net, 619.725.8000 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. It is the policy of San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation.
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Comments and Other Information
Application Process:
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents by the application deadline:
Online Employment Application
Response to the Supplemental Questionnaire
To receive education credit, provide a copy of College Degree or Official Transcript.
Proof of possession of a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, including requirement for administration of prescribed medication.
Proof of possession of basic first aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
Proof of possession of current infant, child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
Answer all supplemental questions
The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Attach proof of education
Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
Photocopy of Degree or
Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
Additional documents
A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
Additional Information
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can add the domain@sandi.net and domain@governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is lryan@sandi.net, 619.725.8000 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. It is the policy of San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation.
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Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
3/24/2021
Contact
SDUSD Employment Office Human Resources
619-725-8089
619-725-8089
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$23.81 - $29.67 Hourly
Length of Work Year
10 or 11 months per year
Employment Type
Full and Part Time