Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the Employer

GUSD has a stimulating and challenging atmosphere with a capable, articulate and professional staff. Many teachers, classified employees, and administrators have enjoyed long careers with GUSD. The staff has developed a reputation for working with a diverse student population to develop individual student potential by providing high-quality instruction aligned with state standards and supported with 21st century learning skills. Core instruction includes comprehensive traditional academic subjects extended to include character development, digital literacy, art, music, hands-on science, and physical education. All schools offer embedded programs to address specific needs of gifted students and English Learners. Each school maintains a 1.0-1.5 full time positions to support intervention needs for all students. Each student in grades 3-6 has 1 : 1 access to Chromebooks. In grades K-2 there is one mobile digital device for every two students. All instructional environments include access to high speed wireless connectivity to the internet.

Job Summary

Substitute on call position

Under the indirect supervision of a school nurse, provide specialized health care as defined in the California Administration Codes. Specialized health care includes, but is not limited to specialized feeding, dispensing medication, tracheotomy tube suctioning, etc.

Perform specialized health care procedures for students following an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) that has been developed by the school nurse. Specialized care in IHCP may include but is not limited to the following : diabetic testing and administration of medication, catheterizations, tracheotomy care, suctioning, oxygen therapy, vagal nerve stimulation and administration of rectal diastat.

Assess illness and injuries and apply first aid as needed; assess and assist students with seizures; check for head lice, skin abnormalities, and other conditions.

Assist disabled students in areas related to activities of daily functions such as feeding, toileting, exercises and positioning.

Provide emergency care in situations such as anaphylactic shock, cardiopulmonary distress, respiratory distress, insulin reactions, hypoglycemic reactions, seizures and other medical emergencies.

Administer prescribed medications as ordered by a physician following the Nurse Practice Act and other state and federal regulations, and monitors for any unexpected, abnormal or allergic reactions to medications.

As directed by school nurse, review student immunization and health records and assist families to assure compliance with immunizations laws.

Effectively create and maintain records, and accurately compile and complete required reports.

Observe health and safety regulations

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

while using interpersonal skills of tact, patience and courtesy.

Participate in field trips and supervise students in the break areas or bus loading.

Perform other job related duties as assigned that support the objective of the p

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Current California LPN, LVN or RN license / certificate required.

CPR / First Aid Certificate