This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Licensed Vocational Nurse eligibility pool openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in.

 

 

TITLE:



Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:



As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

FLSA:



Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS

10 months/ 207 days / 7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned

ISSUED:

Created: June 2014

SALARY GRADE:

AFSCME - LVN

 

BASIC FUNCTION:  Under supervision and direction of a credentialed school nurse, assigned supervisor or physician’s orders, provide specialized physical health care services as required; assess and administer student health care safely within the LVN Practice Act.  Assist nursing personnel to manage the physical health conditions of students and maintain student health records.  

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

ABILITY TO:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurses Training Program.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of job-related experience in a public health setting, preferable in a public school setting; experience with children in a classroom or other structured setting, preferably experience working with children with disabilities or the medically fragile child.  Alternatively, one-year post-graduation clinical experience in an acute care setting, preferably pediatric unit.                             

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; potential contact with blood and other body fluids and communicable diseases.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts draw valid conclusions and make valid judgments and decisions; consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally 50+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.