LVN - Substitute

Job Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

• sub Exemption Status / Test : Nonexempt

Reports to : Health Services Coordinator / Campus Principal Date Revised : 8 / 29 / 2023

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose :

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience :

One-year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Nursing Services

Compliance

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking, grasping / squeezing, wrist flexion / extension

Lifting : Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Reviewed by : Superintendent of Schools Date : 8 / 29 / 2023

Received by Date