Substitute/Limited Term Student Health Care Specialist ...

Salary: $25.78 - $33.01 HourlyLocation : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CAJob Type: Full or Part TimeJob Number: 24-0065SiteDept: District-wideOpening Date: 09102024Number of Working Months: 9.5 Description*PLEASE NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR SubstituteLimited Term Student Health Care Specialists***THIS POSITION DOES NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS, AS IT IS A SUBSTITUTELIMITED TERM POSITION**Placement on the limited term (substitute) list does not qualify candidates for consideration for contracted positions or placement on a contracted eligibility list. ****The starting rate for new applicants to PUSD for this position is step one on the appropriate salary schedule.**Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist students who are in need of specialized health care procedures. Examples of Duties Provide clinical nursing care for students who have been identified as needing specialized health care procedures. EPerform specific skilled nursing procedures such as catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, range of motion exercises and other specialized health care procedures. EMonitor students for changes in health status. EAssure that procedures are provided under specific written procedures approved by the physician and requested by the patient. EWork cooperatively with the school staff and the nursing personnel to provide health care as specified in the least disruptive manner to the educational process. ECommunicate with parents and physicians according to established policies and procedures; remain current on student status. ECommunicate with District resource nurses to assure legal compliance in all areas of student health procedures and practices; prepare and maintain legal documentation as required. ERide bus with students, assessing health changes and providing care as required; drive a vehicle to conduct work. ERelieve other nursing personnel as assigned. EMaintain procedure log of services provided and document other significant health information in nursing notes; prepare assigned reports. EAssist teachers with other students as needed; may assist students by carrying, pushing or pulling students in wheelchairs. EPerform related duties as assigned.NOTE: At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited nursing school program and two years experience providing health services to children.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Valid and current California nursing license (Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse).Valid and current certificate of proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR Level C) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.Current California driver's license.Supplemental InformationKNOWLEDGE OF:Catheterization methods and terpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Health and safety regulations including universal precautions.Operation of specialized medical equipment.Record-keeping techniques.Nursing care required for preschool aged children.ABILITY TO:Assist students who are in need of specialized health care procedures.Travel to various school sites within the District to perform a wide variety of nursing duties.Catheterize students and perform other related health procedures according to established regulations.Record data and information.Handle emergencies in a calm and effective manner.Utilize medical equipment and supplies appropriately.Establish files, records, reports and municate effectively both orally and in writing.Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.Work independently with little direction.Prioritize and schedule work.WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT:School environment.Driving a vehicle to conduct work.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Hearing and speaking to exchange information.Seeing to perform nursing duties.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned machines and medical equipment.Walking.Standing for extended periods of time.Lifting moderately heavy objects.Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.Carrying, pushing or pulling to assist students in wheelchairs.HAZARDS:Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.Contact with blood and other body fluids.Potential contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.Chemicals including antiseptics and disinfectant.Biomedical waste and accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employerprogram and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.For more information, please contact the Title IXEquity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, , 858-521-2800.Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement - CalPERS Holidays - 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts WellnessMental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan OptionsFor further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: 01 The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false andor misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.) 02 This position requires a minimum of two (2) years experience providing health services to children. Please detail your experience in this area. Be sure to include where this experience was attained, for how long, the type of experience obtained and what percentage of the position was performed in these areas. (Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" to this question may disqualify your application from further consideration and participation in the recruitment process.) 03 This position requires a valid California nursing certification (Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse). Do you possess this certification? (A copy of your CA nursing licenses must be attached or your application may be subject to disqualification). Yes No 04 This position requires a valid and current certificate of proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR Level C) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Do you possess current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR Level C) certification? (Proof of current certification must be scanned and attached to your application or submitted to our office prior to the deadline. If not submitted, your application will be subject to disqualification.) Yes No 05 The District has a Non-Compete with several agencies and cannot hire RN's or LVN's that are currently contracted. These agencies are:MaximRo HealthDependablePremierBy selecting 'NO' below you are confirming that you DO NOT have a CONTRACT with one of these agencies. Yes No 06 Would you like to work ESY (Extended School Year) - Summer Program Yes No 07 Are you CURRENTLY an employee of PUSD - if so, what is your category? Please check all that apply No - not currently an employee Currently a Certificated Teacher Currently a Classified Staff Currently a Classified SPED Staff Required Question

Created: 2025-03-05