LVN - Special Assignment Aide

Primary Purpose:

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

This position would serve as a nurse & a special ed paraprofessional. It will also require extended hours because this postion requires the need to ride the morning and afternoon bus with the student(s).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic first aid
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children