LVN School Nurse
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Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) School Health Services
Reports to: School Administrator and/or School Nurse (RN)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Valley Life Charter School Walnut Campus with occasional duties at the Akers Campus Date Revised: May 2025
Our Mission
The mission of Valley Life Charter Schools is to provide authentic opportunities for students to apply their skill sets to make good decisions. We focus on the whole student and provide a well-rounded education in academics and visual and performing arts. This is accomplished by giving them leadership opportunities in the classroom in the school and the community.
About Us
A free public charter school that was established in 2011.
We focus on leadership by incorporating the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into everything we do making it a ubiquitous approach to education. We also focus on visual and performing arts with the following being offered to our students: Spanish Dance Art Video Production Drama and much more!
We are fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Serving students on site in grades K-8 and Independent Study for grades K-12
Job Summary:
The LVN supports student health and wellness by providing basic medical care managing chronic health conditions administering medications and first aid performing administrative duties and assisting with health screenings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or School Administrator. The LVN is critical in maintaining a safe healthy school environment that supports learning and student success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Student Health Services
- Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments by physician orders and school policies.
- Monitor students with chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes asthma seizures) and assist in managing individualized health plans (IHPs).
- Maintain accurate health records including immunizations medications and clinic visits. Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions such as scheduling copying etc. to support the teacher in maintaining student files and providing materials.
- Complete administrative duties such as assisting the RN with health plans scheduling staff training and communicating with parents.
- Complete accident and follow-up reports
- Monitor individual students classroom and/or playground activities to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
- Confer with teachers to assist in evaluating students progress and/or implementing students objectives.
- Participate in meetings to share information and/or improve ones skills/knowledge.
- Other related work as required.
Health Education and Promotion
- Support health screenings (vision hearing scoliosis etc.).
- Promote healthy habits and hygiene among students.
- Provide support to health education programs or presentations.
Compliance and Documentation
- Follow all district state and federal laws related to student health care and privacy (e.g. FERPA HIPAA).
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
- Assist with required health reporting and immunization compliance.
Collaboration and Communication
- Communicate professionally with parents guardians staff and health care providers.
- Conduct staff training as required
- Collaborate with the school nurse administrators and special education staff to support students with medical needs.
- Participate in Student Support Team (SST) IEP or 504 meetings when appropriate.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Valid California LVN license (or state-equivalent)
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- TB test and clearance
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation (if travel between sites is required)
Preferred:
- Experience working with children or adolescents in a healthcare or school setting
- Knowledge of common pediatric conditions and school health protocols
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong clinical skills with a calm compassionate demeanor
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to multitask and respond effectively in emergencies
- Proficiency in documentation and use of electronic health records or school-based software
- Respect for student diversity and confidentiality
- Recognize the first aid and health needs of students to make decisions as to appropriate solutions.
- Establish priorities and respond appropriately in emergencies.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely.
- Apply policies and procedures related to the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Independently recognize the health/welfare needs of students.
- Understand and relate to children with special needs.
- Learn and apply appropriate medical methods and procedures with clearly defined guidelines.
- Make judgments and decisions perform various duties involving frequent changes of tasks aptitudes techniques procedures etc.
- Correct use of medical equipment in the clinic/health office.
- Administer first aid and CPR.
- Operate equipment properly and safely.
- Maintain routine records.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Work with discretion and in confidence with student information.
- Perform effectively under stress.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand walk and sit for extended periods
- Lift and/or assist students with mobility limitations (up to 50 lbs.)
- Ability to respond quickly in emergencies
Work Schedule and Compensation:
- Follows the school calendar 195 days per year
- Hours typically align with the school day - Occasional evening and weekends
- Compensation based on the district salary schedule and experience
Application Process:
Please submit the following to of LVN license
Valley Life Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of VLCS to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race creed color religion national origin ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation age physical or mental disability marital status citizenship status medical condition or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
