Licensed Vocational Nurse at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Please note that applications will not be considered without the following documentation: 1) Proof of high school graduation, or equivalent 2) Valid State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse 3) Adult/Child/Infant First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency. 4) Completion of Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete Target Sketch questionnaire may subject applicant to disqualification. If you have not taken the Target Sketch questionnaire, it will appear during the application process. Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 if you have any questions regarding submission of these documents.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please note that applications will not be considered without the following documentation: 1) Proof of high school graduation, or equivalent 2) Valid State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse 3) Adult/Child/Infant First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency. 4) Completion of Target Success Sketch is required. An incomplete Target Sketch questionnaire may subject applicant to disqualification. If you have not taken the Target Sketch questionnaire, it will appear during the application process. Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 if you have any questions regarding submission of these documents.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Lead Nurse/Principal, provide a variety of health services to students and staff including first aid, screening of ill or injured students and emergency care; administer medications/and or specialized treatment to students according to physician instructions; serve as a technical resource to students, parents and staff concerning health services, issues, problems and related information; provide health referral, mandated screening, testing, immunization and record-keeping services; perform related clerical work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in nursing, health care or a related field and two years of health care experience.**Please click on the link above to print/view COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.**
Upon offer of employment, passage of a background check and pre-employment physical exam will required.
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• Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement
The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits
unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or
perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth,
termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability;
medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or,
association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access
to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available
from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX.
For questions or complaints, contact:
Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer
Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026
ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator
Laura Meusel, Executive Director, Student Support Services
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102
ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff
Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264
Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Lead Nurse/Principal, provide a variety of health services to students and staff including first aid, screening of ill or injured students and emergency care; administer medications/and or specialized treatment to students according to physician instructions; serve as a technical resource to students, parents and staff concerning health services, issues, problems and related information; provide health referral, mandated screening, testing, immunization and record-keeping services; perform related clerical work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in nursing, health care or a related field and two years of health care experience.**Please click on the link above to print/view COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION.**
Upon offer of employment, passage of a background check and pre-employment physical exam will required.
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• Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement
The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits
unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or
perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth,
termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability;
medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or,
association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access
to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available
from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX.
For questions or complaints, contact:
Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer
Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026
ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator
Laura Meusel, Executive Director, Student Support Services
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102
ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff
Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264
Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination
Application Deadline
3/26/2026 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/19/2026
Contact
Robert Soria
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$28.38 Per Hour Per Hour
$28.38 Per Hour Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$28.20 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
8 Hours, 10.25 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
To establish an eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the District.
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently lift 40-50 lbs., as well as frequent bending and reaching.