What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN position at Humboldt County Office of Education?
Position Summary
The Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides a variety of school health services to meet the needs of students ages preschool to young adult at school districts, charter schools and HCOE programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The work of the HCOE LVN emphasizes the important role school health services play in promoting academic success through regular student attendance and reliable, safe health services while present at school. The LVN collaborates with education and health service providers, parents and students to ensure school health services. The position is itinerant; the LVN travels throughout Humboldt County. Work is performed within the scope of practice of the LVN licensure.
Supervision Received and Exercised
The HCOE LVN is supervised by a credentialed school nurse and/or a health services administrator at HCOE.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide school health care to students.
Assist with health screening programs.
Carry out first aid emergency procedures.
Train school staff in first aid/CPR under appropriate certification.
Maintain school health records and files.
Prepare reports and billing documentation.
Promote health service referral follow-up.
Collaborate with the school nurse, parents/guardians, school staff and community health service providers.
Maintain supplies.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Qualifications:
Education and Experience: A.S. Degree in Licensed Vocational Nursing; State of California LVN license. Preferred Experience: Experience working with children. Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience working with children and young adults with disabilities. Experience with medication administration and specialized physical healthcare procedures, such as gastrostomy tube feeding. Second language is highly desirable (ex: Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong). Note: Upon employment, the LVN must pursue certification as a Certified School Audiometrist. Employer will cover associated costs.
Salary : $22 - $33
