Substitute Licensed Vocational Nurse
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the school site nurse and supervision of the site administrator or designee, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will assist in the care of students with health needs and perform a variety of clerical duties related to school health programs. The LVN will administer prescription and over-the-counter medications, provide first aid, assist students with toileting and tube feedings, complete documentation, and other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Responsible for functioning under the LVN standards and scope of practice; provides emergency care in situations such as anaphylactic shock,
cardiopulmonary distress, respiratory distress, insulin reactions, hypoglycemic reactions, seizures, and other medical emergencies; performs specialized health care procedures as trained and assigned including but not limited to catheterization, gastronomy tu...