Licensed Vocational Nurse

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications according to physician's and parent's instructions; dispenses medications based on established District procedures and/or as directed; maintains related records and documents.
• Administers minor first aid to ill and injured children; distributes adhesive bandages, ice and compresses as necessary; performs routine first aid and CPR/AED as needed.
• Establishes and maintains cumulative health and immunization record files for each student; reconciles student health records with student enrollment records; reviews immunization records and maintains related data.
• Maintains inventory and orders first aid supplies; distributes first aid kits to appropriate site or office location; requisitions health office supplies as necessary.
• Aids in maintaining immunization records; prepares list of students with health problems and students exempt for physical education participation.
• Aids in the preparation, arrangements and implementation of health testing programs and immunizations; maintains related records.
• Responds to emergency medical situations and administers First Aid and CPR as appropriate.
• Aids in the care of students with special needs as directed, which may include direct medical intervention for specific students.
• Attends meetings and conferences related to assigned activities.
• May ride a school bus to accompany and care for a student with specific healthcare or medical needs.
• May provide coverage in a school site health office, performing varying technical duties to ensure health and safety of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Modern nursing principles, techniques, methods and procedures, and standard nursing practices.
• Principles and practices of medical diagnosis of common illnesses, the disease process, treatments, and medication side effects.
• Skill in providing effective nursing services, administering injections, medications, catheterization, gastrointestinal tube feeding, etc. with supervision and monitoring a credentialed school nurse.
• Universal health precautions, proper techniques for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Patient care skills, procedures and proficiencies.
• Principles and practices of medical file and records management, and patient file documentation procedures.
• Medical terminology and the use of nursing equipment and supplies.
• Communication skills to greet and deal cooperatively with students, parents, and school site staff, and to exercise patience with stressful situations.
• Languages skills to document work activity and use basic medical terminology.

Abilities

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Learn, understand, and apply district policies, procedures, and rules.
• Exercise judgment in dealing with emergencies and special health needs.
• Use discretion in handling confidential records and information.
• Document appropriate measures taken in emergency situations.
• Properly use medical equipment and devices such as blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and defibrillator.
• Remain calm and effective during emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Protect the privacy of student information.

Physical Abilities

• Function effectively indoors and outdoors in an office exam room environment engaged in work of a moderately active nature.
• Ambulatory ability to move to various class and meeting room settings, to stoop, bend and kneel, and to reach.
• Sufficient arm, hand and finger dexterity, coordination and strength to assist ill or injured students, use of medical equipment, operate keyboard, typewriter and other office equipment.
• Speaking and auditory ability to project voice and carry out conversations with individuals and small groups in person and over the phone.
• Routine travel to school sites.