Licensed Nurse @ Chico Unified School District! (Chico)

CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LICENSED NURSE OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION Starting Salary: $25.
87/Hour | Salary Range: $25.
87 - $40.
13/Hour Salary Placement – Employment is at the first step for new employees.
Progression to the second step takes 6 months and further progressions are yearly through Step 5.
There are additional steps for longevity.
The Human Resources Office determines promotional employees’ step placement.
GENERAL INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS: A.
Apply on-line at www.
edjoin.
org.
B.
Read the job announcement prior to completing the application form.
C.
To claim Veterans’ credit on open entry-level exams, you must submit a copy of your DD214.
Those claiming disability Veterans’ credit must include evidence of current receipt of disability benefit by the closing date for filing applications.
D.
KEEP THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! If you have not received e-mailed notification for any part of the exam by the day prior to the date announced, call the Classified Human Resources Office at (530) 891-3000 x 20104.
E.
Complete all parts of the application.
The completed application and any requested attachments must be received by 12:00 PM on the closing date.
Late applications are not accepted.
THE POSITION The District is establishing an eligible list for Licensed Nurse.
The eligible list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill openings in this classification for up to 6 months.
Substitutes to work on an on-call, as needed basis for regular employees will be selected from the established eligible list.
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: one year of experience working with students or groups of children or work experience in a medically related field, current and valid LVN or RN license, First Aid and CPR certificates, California Driver’s License and safe driving record is required.
A copy of your licenses/certificates and a current DMV printout obtained within the last month must be submitted with the application.
Online First Aid and CPR certificates will not be accepted.
All persons interested in this position and who meet job related and essential qualifications are encouraged to apply.
CUSD is an affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against employees or discriminate in employment of classified personnel with regard to race/color, religious creed, national origin/ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or medical condition.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATION The examination consists of an evaluation of the application for education and experience that pertains to job related and essential qualifications.
The top candidates will be invited to continue the exam process.
The District will determine the top candidates based solely on the information submitted on the application.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Those top candidates who need to meet the requirement for a qualifying Competency Test will be invited to the exam which tests competencies in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and the Ability to Assist in Instruction.
Candidates who submit proof, with the application, of a valid California teaching credential, CBEST, or A.
A.
/A.
S.
degree or higher will not take the competency test.
Candidates in the top group who meet the competencies requirement will be invited to an oral exam (personal interview) which tests the knowledge and experience needed to perform the typical duties, weighted 100%.
Successful promotional candidates will have ¼ point added to the final score for each year of service up to a maximum of 5 points.
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION DATES & CERTIFICATION A.
Closing date for filing applications: Open Until Filled B.
Date of Oral Exam (personal interview): To Be Determined (during the day) C.
Certification shall be according to Merit System §1507.
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs specialized health care procedures as needed for designated students in the classroom and other school areas; assists teacher(s), school nurse, and other certificated employee(s) in providing curriculum instruction to child and adult students; performs related duties as required.
The duties of this classification include classroom instruction and health care.
When not attending to the specialized health care needs of assigned student/students, assists the certificated employee in providing curriculum instruction and with other duties to assist the School Nurses.
This classification requires certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a Registered Nurse (or equivalent).
Provide first aid and life saving techniques to students without direct nursing supervision.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises no supervision EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Provide specialized health care procedures as the needs of students dictate and as approved and defined by the Guidelines And Procedures For Meeting The Specialized Health Care Needs of Pupils manual: catheterization and instruction of self-catheterization, tracheotomy care, suctioning, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, ostomy care, and dispense medication.
Services may include but are not limited to the above list.
• Provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other physical health care procedures including, but not limited to: limitation care, seizures, cardiac problems, menstrual cycle needs and safe handling of students with chronic infectious diseases.
• Move students to/from the floor, changing tables and wheelchairs.
• Assist in lifting students from wheelchairs and/or adaptive equipment.
• Place and position/reposition students in therapeutic equipment; push wheelchairs and assist with walkers.
• Assist students with clothing, possessions or personal care such as feeding, washing and toileting and changing diapers.
• Sanitize and clean portable toilets and supplies.
• Complete accident and follow up reports.
• Dispense prescribed medication and record medication and treatment given.
• May provide medical supervision to student being transported on school bus.
• Provide services and related duties of the health program; i.
e.
, clerical, ordering materials, maintain medical records and informing parents of health status of students.
• Provide health related instruction to individual or small groups of students and/or staff.
• Use a variety of study aids and techniques to reinforce skills.
• Design and prepare bulletin boards, displays of student work, charts, forms or other teaching aids.
• Participate in behavior management plans.
• Prepare a variety of instructional materials.
• Assist with or operate a variety of audio-visual equipment such as DVD players, VCR’s, tape recorders, or other learning machines.
• Organize work areas and assemble learning materials, study aids, supplies, or assignment folders.
• May order supplies, forms, instructional and audiovisual materials; may participate in field trips; may supervise students in cafeteria, playground or bus loading.
• Provide transportation of students, as needed.
• Necessary participation in field trips may require extended days for the employee as directed by supervisor.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: • Basic principles and practices of first aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Alphabetical, numerical and subject matter filing systems.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Reading, language development, and mathematics equivalent to high school competencies.
Skill to: • Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely • Communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing Ability to: • Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Read and comprehend medical terms.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.
• Understand, manage and relate to students who have behavioral problems, learning and physical disabilities.
• Adapt to individual needs of teachers and students and work with interruptions.
• Work harmoniously with students, staff, parents and guardians.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Recognize the first aid and health needs of students and make decisions as to appropriate solutions.
Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Experience: • One year experience with students or groups of children or work experience in a medically related field.
Training: • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade with the ability to obtain specialized training in health, first aid, CPR, emergency medical services, or a related field.
License or Certificate: • Possession of a valid and current LVN or RN license • Possession of current certification in first aid and CPR • Possession of a valid California driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Pass the District competency test for Instructional Assistants.
Special Requirements: • Please refer to the Job Analysis.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS The following employment information is a summary and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
For specific details, see the Agreement between Chico Unified School District and the Chico Chapter #110, CSEA.
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Vacation Credit – Shall be accrued 1 day/month for 0 4 full years of service.
Beyond 4 years refer to agreement.
Each employee who is in a paid status less than 1/2 of the workdays in any month shall accrue 1/2 of a full month's vacation credit.
Each employee in a paid status for 1/2 or more of the workdays in any month shall accrue a full month's vacation credit.
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Holidays – Employees in a paid status the day before or after the holiday are entitled to holiday pay.
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Health and Welfare Benefits – Full-time employees of the District receive up to $1,360/month to be applied towards a health plan for themselves and dependents.
Part-time employees are eligible with the cost pro-rated based upon hours worked.
The District pays the full cost of a dental and a vision plan for employees (and dependents) that work 6 hours or more per day.
Any employee working less than 6 hours may elect dental and/or vision coverage at his/her cost.
A term life insurance plan is also provided by the District to full-time employees and is available for part-time employees.
Part-time employees may have these costs pro-rated based upon hours worked.
Dependents may be covered with term insurance at employee expense.
Income protection insurance is paid by the District for all employees.
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Sick Leave – One day of sick leave is earned for each month worked, with unlimited accumulation.
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Probationary Period – All employees must serve a probationary period of six months in any classification for which they are hired, or which they transfer or promote into.
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Retirement – All employees assigned 4 or more hours/day must join Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
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Social Security – All classified employees are covered by Social Security and must contribute to the Social Security system.
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Credit Unions – There are credit unions available for membership by all classified employees.
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For further information, contact: CUSD, 1163 E.
7th St.
, Chico, CA 95928 – (530) 891 3000.
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