Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary

The job of Substitute (Sub) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is to provide a variety of health services to assigned students, including first aid and emergency care. Sub LVNs perform specialized physical health care procedures and other procedures within scope of practice for students receiving general education and special education services. Under the direction of a District Nurse, Sub LVNs may provide assistance with health care referrals, mandated health screenings, immunization compliance, and record‑keeping services.

Sub LVNs work at a variety of school sites across the La Mesa‑Spring Valley School District in both elementary and middle school settings.

Sub LVNs work a 7.0‑hour day, generally between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM, depending on the start and end time of the specific site.

As a substitute employee, hours are not guaranteed (substitutes can work as little or as much as desired); the position is not benefits eligible.

All offers of employment are contingent on pre‑employment clearances for:
Department of Justice (CA) fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprints, and Tuberculosis (TB). The District pays for pre‑employment clearances for substitute employees.

• Administer immediate first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications according to physician instructions and established District procedures.
• Monitor student side effects and notify appropriate personnel and agencies as required.
• Assist in monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments such as lunch, bus stops, playground, field trips, assemblies, cafeteria, classroom, and bus transport.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and daily self‑help skills; eating; mobility assistance and use of adaptive equipment; toileting students, changing diapers and soiled clothing as assigned.
• Communicate with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel regarding student condition and care.
• Follow health care plans for children with health issues to meet the health needs of students with chronic health problems and accommodation requirements.
• Maintain records of activities related to the health needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintain health logs, medications, and other records related to assigned activities.
• Maintain a variety of logs and files, including attendance, student records, charts and other related information.
• Perform specialized physical health care procedures for students with health needs in compliance with medical orders and under the training and direction of the District Nurse.
• Provide a variety of health services to assigned students; examine students for illness, injury and medical emergency.
• Report incidents, students with contagious diseases, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc., for the purpose of maintaining student personal safety.
• Screen student complaints to report medical conditions; respond to students with seizures or other medical conditions needing monitoring, specialized response protocols or instructed interventions for their participation in the school day.

Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse certificate issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.

Valid First Aid and CPR certifications issued by an authorized agency.

Valid California Class C driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

Experience with suctioning trachea, gastrostomy tubes, ventilators, stoma care, and working with individuals with severe medically fragile needs is desirable.

• Health office and related medical practices, terminology, procedures and equipment.
• General licensed vocational nursing skills, practices and procedures.
• General identification, treatment and resolution of health problems.
• General diagnostic methods for illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures including HIPAA.
• Safe medication administration and side effects.
• Suspected child abuse or neglect reporting procedures.
• Medical procedures associated with special health care needs.
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