Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse at Goleta Union School District

About the Employer

The Goleta Union School District (GUSD) serves approximately 3,384 students in preschool through sixth grade across nine elementary schools. All schools offer transitional kindergarten and strong support services, including special education and mental health, in addition to after-school care at all nine schools supporting approximately 1,500 students. GUSD offers embedded programs to address specific needs of gifted students and English Learners across the district. Each school maintains a 1.0–1.5 full time positions to support intervention needs for all students. With small class sizes, a focus on a science based approach to literacy, STEAM, and strong community partnerships, GUSD is committed to a district vision providing powerful instruction, purposeful individualization, and productive partnerships that lead to positive evidence of student growth and success.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm daily, except Thursdays which are 8:00am to 2:00pm Under the indirect supervision of a school nurse, provide specialized health care as defined in the California Administration Codes. Specialized health care includes, but is not limited to specialized feeding, dispensing medication, tracheotomy tube suctioning, etc. Perform specialized health care procedures for students following an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) that has been developed by the school nurse. Specialized care in IHCP may include but is not limited to the following: diabetic testing and administration of medication, catheterizations, tracheotomy care, suctioning, oxygen therapy, vagal nerve stimulation and administration of rectal diastat. Assess illness and injuries and apply first aid as needed; assess and assist students with seizures; check for head lice, skin abnormalities, and other conditions. Assist disabled students in areas related to activities of daily functions such as feeding, toileting, exercises and positioning. Provide emergency care in situations such as anaphylactic shock, cardiopulmonary distress, respiratory distress, insulin reactions, hypoglycemic reactions, seizures and other medical emergencies. Administer prescribed medications as ordered by a physician following the Nurse Practice Act and other state and federal regulations, and monitors for any unexpected, abnormal or allergic reactions to medications. As directed by school nurse, review student immunization and health records and assist families to assure compliance with immunizations laws. Effectively create and maintain records, and accurately compile and complete required reports. Observe health and safety regulations Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others while using interpersonal skills of tact, patience and courtesy. Participate in field trips and supervise students in the break areas or bus loading. Perform other job related duties

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