Substitute Health Assistant-LVN

DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Director of Health Services or designee (a Credentialed Registered Nurse), performs a wide variety of nursing and clerical duties in support of the school health office, including specialized health care procedures, first aid, administration of medication, maintenance of health records, preparation of reports, and assistance with health screening.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives dual supervision from Site Administrator and Director of Health Services.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

1. Render first aid to students and administer prescribed medication, including oral, gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, and injectable medications(including insulin), emergency medications (rectal Diastat, Glucagon, epinephrine), to students with proper authorization in accordance with State Law and District policy and procedures.
2. Provide specialized healthcare procedures, in accordance with established standards of practice, including but not limited to:
   • Suctioning when needed to clear oral airway or tracheostomy tube, including care, cleaning and replacement of tracheostomy tube, care of suction machine, ventilator, etc.
   • Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube feeding, including are of tube, stoma site, and related equipment, such as feeding pumps.
   • Blood glucose monitoring procedures.
   • Catheterization, urinary and suprapubic, sterile, clean, intermittent or indwelling, including care of equipment and personal hygiene.
   • Oxygen administration and proper care and use of equipment, including monitoring of flow controls, oxygen saturation monitoring and flow titration in accordance with physician orders.
   • Colostomy/ileostomy care.
   • Proper care and use of specialized medical equipment, including stethoscope, nebulizers, electronic temperature monitors, sphygmomanometer, orthotics, pumps, etc.
   • Monitoring and care of central line catheters, continuous IV medication infusion, PICC lines, port-a-cath sites, in accordance with certification parameters and state scope of practice laws.
3. Assist in the control of contagious diseases by following established department of public health standards and approved protocols and procedures.
4. Assist students with toileting, diapering, and personal hygiene.
5. Assist school nurses with health screening and recording of results.
6. Report student health concerns to supervising school nurse.  Contact family/agencies to make appropriate referrals, including sending home referral letters for students as directed by supervisor.
7. Initiate and maintain a variety of health related student records; record care given and health status of students; screen, input, maintain and update immunization records on all pupils routinely.
8. Collect information and prepare annual state reports on immunization requirements, vision, dental, hearing, and scoliosis screening; assist parents in setting up appointments and assist in physicals as needed.
9. Maintain health office supplies and equipment; order and requisition supplies; distribute first aid supplies to designated areas.
10. Maintain disaster supplies for school and distribute to assigned areas. Assist in coordinating disaster/fire drills and procedures and in the event of a disaster, is responsible for triage.
11. Make calls to parents on health matters including requesting parents to pick up ill or injured children in accordance with school policies, and as requested by site administrator and/or school nurse.
12. Maintain clean health office environment including proper use of approved sanitizers and disinfectants in care area.
13. May type a wide variety of documents including letters, memoranda, reports, bulletins, handbooks, questionnaires, requisitions, contracts, and other materials from marginal notes, rough drafts, or verbal instructions.
14. May serve as receptionist to students, teachers, District employees, and the general public; answer inquiries and furnish information requiring a knowledge of basic school standards, procedures, rules, regulations, programs, and policies.
15. Perform a wide variety of general clerical work including the maintenance of accurate and detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information; maintain and post data relating to attendance, cumulative student records and other specialized records.
16. Register new students; obtain necessary documents and forms; input information into a computer; provide information to students and parents.
17. Maintain and update emergency cards as needed.
18. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
19. Receive and reply to oral and written requests for information.
20. Assist in other areas at times of reduced office staff or peak periods including in the areas of school clerical activities.
21. Operate a variety of standard office machines.
22. May accompany student(s) on bus to and from school and on field trips to provide needed health care and specialized healthcare procedures.
23. Lifts and positions students with physical impairments or disabilities as needed.
24. Perform related duties as assigned.

 Education:
Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).  Successful completion of an accredited vocational nursing program is required.

Experience:
Six (6) months experience working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is desirable, and pediatric nursing experience highly desirable.

Typing Speed Requirement:
30 net words per minute
Typing test will be administered to validate typing speed

License and Certifications

• Current active license as a Vocational Nurse in California.
• Possession and maintenance of valid CPR and First Aid certification from an approved source, such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

• Active California License as a Vocational Nurse.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification from an approved source, such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Valid California driver's license

The required license and certifications MUST be electronically attached to the application before submitting or the applicant will be disqualified and ineligible to move forward in the recruitment process. 

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.  
 
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Salary : $27