Part Time Licensed Vocational Nurse at Point Quest

Who We Are: EdLogical Group was founded in 2009 by Dianne and Hector Valentin with the primary focus of providing exceptional Special Education Services to students. EdLogical offers top-notch service provision to those students who receive special education services and supports. We have assisted charter schools and school districts in navigating the complexities of Special Education. We have done this by providing high-quality, experienced, and knowledgeable special educators. All EdLogical team members are professional educators or practicing clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of the programmatic, administrative and fiscal issues of program development and service delivery.

Purpose of the Position: Under the direction of an assigned administrator and a Certificated School Nurse, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective and safe course of action; provide specialized health care services to students in need; assess and administer first aid care to ill and injured students and staff; document and maintain student health information required by Federal, State and Local agencies; ensure that the Health office is maintained in a secure and sanitary manner.

Job Group Classification: EdLogical

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $25.00 - 38.00/Hr

RN 0-5 Years $25 - $31 /Hr

RN 5-10 Years $27 - $34 /Hr

RN 10+ Years $31 - $38 /Hr

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts with AT&T
• Team environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation

Job Group Classification: EdLogical

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide specialized health care to students.
• May perform specialized health care procedures such as but not limited to tube feeding, suctioning, administration of Diastat, monitoring of glucose levels, and treatment of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia with insulin, glucose sources or glucagon.
• Evaluate ill students and administer first aid in accordance with established procedures for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured or ill students and staff.
• Assist in administration of medications according to physician orders and parent instructions.
• Utilize a variety of health equipment and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs Notify parents of student conditions or symptoms as needed.
• Assist with vision, hearing, and dental screenings.
• Administer and/or oversee head lice checks.
• Maintain a variety of electronic and paper health records.
• Ensure pertinent student medical information is communicated to appropriate staff in compliance with applicable confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; dispose of biomedical waste, and hazardous materials according to established procedures.
• Maintain inventory and order first aid supplies.
• Use a variety of office and medical equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and District policies, procedures and practices related to health and safety.
• General needs and behavior of children.
• Basic anatomy and physiology.
• Medical treatment practices.
• Specialized health care procedures.
• Symptoms indicating change in a student condition.
• Student medical conditions and the effects these may have during school day.
• Care of the chronically ill and/or medical fragile students.
• Emergency equipment, supplies, and medical equipment.
• Terminology related to student health programs.
• First Aid and age-appropriate CPR procedures.
• Disposal of biomedical and hazardous waste.
• Health and medical record-keeping practices.
• Office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate concern for the comfort and dignity of students.
• Exercise good judgment and remain calm in handling both minor and major emergency situations and specialized care procedures.
• Assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students and staff.
• Operate medical equipment such as administering oxygen, suctioning tract tubes, etc.
• Assist individuals with specialized health care needs.
• Plan and prioritize work.
• Follow directions with and perform work with absolute attention to detail.
• Maintain health office in an orderly and safe condition.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with staff, students and the general public.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, and employees.
• Work effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Perform work without continuous supervision.
• Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and health records.
• Enter data in student information system and generate reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Operate computer and medical equipment as required.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience providing student health care in a school or health office or providing student or adult health care in a nursing facility, clinic or hospital.
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Licenses and Other Requirements
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Registered Nurse License

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Daily contact with district, school staff and students
• Constant interruptions
• Moderate to high stress level

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Seeing to observe students and read a variety of materials.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.
• Push students in wheelchairs.
• Lift students on and off toilets and wheelchairs or other equipment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards:

Contact with blood and other body fluids.

Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

Chemicals including antiseptics and disinfectant.

Biomedical wastes and hazards.

Contact with students who could potentially display violent (or aggressive) behavior.

REQUIRED TESTING

Pre-employment testing and assessment to demonstrate minimum qualifications required for the position.

CLEARANCES

California Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint clearance; pre-employment physical examination including tuberculosis (TB) and drug screen clearances.

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

EdLogical is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest