Licensed Vocational Nurse at Marin County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Our Mission Statement The Marin County Office of Education supports learning and social-emotional growth for all students in Marin County by: • expanding educational equity, • ensuring the fiscal solvency of local school districts, • inspiring educators to use evidence-based instructional practices, • developing positive relationships with other organizations and individuals, and • providing services and programs to supplement and enhance the work of schools in Marin. Our Vision We are committed to supporting MCOE’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Vision Statement: At the Marin County Office of Education, we commit to being an organization that is inclusive, anti-racist, and culturally proficient. We do this by working together every day to be a welcoming community, where everyone is seen, heard, and supported: • We build relationships based on mutual trust and appreciation, • We recognize and acknowledge each other personally and professionally, • We make a point of learning how everyone’s work contributes to MCOE’s mission.
Job Summary
Job Summary
TYPICAL DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of direct and indirect nursing care to students. Performs a wide variety of LVN functions such as dispensing of medications, tracheostomy care, catheterization, gastronomy care, feeding, toileting and other functions falling, within the purview of licensed vocational nursing. Adheres to standards of nursing care and Marin County Office of Education policies and procedures. Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in students' conditions. Provides for students' safety and well-being. Maintains comfortable, clean environment. Checks all permits, authorizations and releases and other required documents necessary in the pursuit of student care. Participates in staff meetings. Assists other special education personnel with a wide variety of functions as assigned by the program manager and deemed necessary based on student need.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing with a current California license. Experience: Recent nursing critical care and/or rehabilitation experience. Knowledge of: Knowledge of medical, social and psychological needs of assigned students; knowledge of supplies and equipment; knowledge of medical records maintenance; knowledge of standards of nursing care. Ability to: Ability to follow therapy plans; ability to provide quality nursing care; ability to cooperate with others; ability to work with special education students; ability to maintain current L.V.N. registration in California; ability to lift students; ability to create an atmosphere conducive to care, rehabilitation and growth; ability to be courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant.
THE POSITION: Under administrative direction provides licensed vocational nursing (LVN) care to students, following Marin County Office of Education policies and procedures. Works cooperatively with spe¬cial education staff and other designated personnel, both internal and external. BENEFITS: Classified employees working 30+ hours per week receive a full comprehensive benefit package after two (2) months of employment, which includes participation in one of three health plans in addition to paid dental, vision, and life insurance, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays. Employees working less than 30 hours per week receive pro-rated benefits. Membership in Social Security and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is required.
REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing with a current California license. Experience: Recent nursing critical care and/or rehabilitation experience. Knowledge of: Knowledge of medical, social and psychological needs of assigned students; knowledge of supplies and equipment; knowledge of medical records maintenance; knowledge of standards of nursing care. Ability to: Ability to follow therapy plans; ability to provide quality nursing care; ability to cooperate with others; ability to work with special education students; ability to maintain current L.V.N. registration in California; ability to lift students; ability to create an atmosphere conducive to care, rehabilitation and growth; ability to be courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant.
THE POSITION: Under administrative direction provides licensed vocational nursing (LVN) care to students, following Marin County Office of Education policies and procedures. Works cooperatively with spe¬cial education staff and other designated personnel, both internal and external. BENEFITS: Classified employees working 30+ hours per week receive a full comprehensive benefit package after two (2) months of employment, which includes participation in one of three health plans in addition to paid dental, vision, and life insurance, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays. Employees working less than 30 hours per week receive pro-rated benefits. Membership in Social Security and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is required.
Comments and Other Information
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees are required to submit to a Department of Justice background check and provide proof of freedom from tuberculosis and vaccination of Measles and COVID-19.
Comments and Other Information
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees are required to submit to a Department of Justice background check and provide proof of freedom from tuberculosis and vaccination of Measles and COVID-19.