Licensed Vocational Nurse

The District is accepting applications for the Licensed Vocational Nurse. BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the indirect supervision of a school nurse and direct supervision of a Program Director, provides health care services requiring licensing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse; coordinates the daily care of severely handicapped students who need one-to-one nursing care services as designated by students' medical care providers through primary care physicians' written orders; administers first aid to ill or injured students; performs a variety of clerical duties re¬lating to student health care and health records. This position is coordinated through the Special Education Department and monitored by the school nurses. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to sufficient experience, training, and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Experience equivalent to one year working in acute care coupled with clerical background is preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license. Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency. Valid California driver's license and access to reliable insured transportation to and between assigned school sites during the school day.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position.

The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score.

Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the established eligibility list. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application.

Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. Please attach to your application packet.

All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits-SISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.

Comments and Other Information

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). PAY DAYS:

Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. PROBATION AND SALARY POLICY: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period.

New employees typically start on the first step. Any probationary or permanent employee will receive an annual step increment July 1st following fiscal year. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved.

Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule. Permanent positions designated bilingual or signing will receive an additional 5% stipend upon passing the appropriate District examination.

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