Substitute Health Assistant-LVN

Salary : $26.61 Hourly

Location : Palmdale, CA

Job Type : Substitute

Job Number : 25 / 26-07 / 01

Division : School Site

Opening Date : 07 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.

IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Director of Health Services or designee (a Credentialed Registered Nurse), performs a wide variety of nursing and clerical duties in support of the school health office, including specialized health care procedures, first aid, administration of medication, maintenance of health records, preparation of reports, and assistance with health screening.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives dual supervision from Site Administrator and Director of Health Services.

Representative Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Render first aid to students and administer prescribed medication, including oral, gastrostomy / jejunostomy tube, and injectable medications(including insulin), emergency medications (rectal Diastat, Glucagon, epinephrine), to students with proper authorization in accordance with State Law and District policy and procedures.
• Provide specialized healthcare procedures, in accordance with established standards of practice, including but not limited to :

Suctioning when needed to clear oral airway or tracheostomy tube, including care, cleaning and replacement of tracheostomy tube, care of suction machine, ventilator, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). Successful completion of an accredited vocational nursing program is required.

Experience :

Six (6) months experience working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is desirable, and pediatric nursing experience highly desirable.

Typing Speed Requirement :

30 net words per minute

Typing test will be administered to validate typing speed

License and Certifications

Employment Standards

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS :

The required license and certifications MUST be electronically attached to the application before submitting or the applicant will be disqualified and ineligible to move forward in the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.

For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and / or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link :

For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link :

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The following supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the position of Substitute Health Assistant-LVN. Your answers are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated as it stands, and revisions to clarify the information provided are not allowed.Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information will be disqualified from this recruitment.NOTE : All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be reflected in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the application. A résumé or other documentation to convey this information will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? (proof may be required.)

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Do you possess valid LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) Certification? If Yes, License must be attached to application.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license with proof of adequate insurance coverage?If so, please attach.

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Do you possess a valid CPR and First Aid training certificate?If Yes, both certificates must be attached to application.

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Indicate your years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

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Indicate the number of years that best describes your general clerical experience.

08

Indicate the your typing speed.

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The minimum license and certification requirements for this position are as follows : (1) Current active license as a vocational nurse in California; (2) Possession and maintenance of valid CPR and First Aid certification from an approved source, such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association; and (3) Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license.The required documents and certifications must be uploaded for attachment to the application or you risk disqualification.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT : I certify that all of my statements in this supplemental application are accurate and true, and understand if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified or dismissed.

Required Question