District Licensed Vocational Nurse

Victor Valley Union High School District

$74K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited vocational nursing program or junior college
  • 2 years of acute nursing experience, preferably with children
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
  • Cultural competency to serve a diverse student population
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintain health records and documentation for students
  • Administer first aid and specialized treatment to medically fragile students
  • Support testing and monitoring of medical treatments across multiple sites
  • Participate in meetings to discuss student health data
  • Provide educational workshops on health topics to various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance up to $21,528.60
  • $30,000 Life Insurance for qualifying positions
  • Paid time off
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • Access to community healthcare resources
Full Job Description
Salary: $35.64 - $43.34 Hourly
Location : Victor Valley Union High School District, 16350 Mojave Dr. 92395, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-014
Department: Educational Services Division
Division: Health Services
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CSEA
Max Number of Applicants: 50

Job Summary & Examination Date
POSITION: District Licensed Vocational Nurse

SCHOOL/SITE: District Office Complex
DAYS: 228
HOURS: 8 hours/day (7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
SALARY: Range 40 ($35.64 - $43.34/hr)
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, @ 4:00 p.m. or until 50 applications are received; whichever comes first.

Under the supervision of the District Registered Nurse (DRN) or assigned supervisor, the District Licensed Vocational Nurse (DLVN) delivers health services designed to meet the medical and physical needs of all students, including those with exceptional needs, in alignment with federal, state, and District regulations. The DLVN supports student health and welfare across the District as needed and serves as a vital link between the school, student families, and community healthcare resources. The DLVN supports the sites, District, and Community Schools Program by ensuring that health-related barriers to learning are identified and addressed through direct care and community coordination. The DLVN maintains and documents required health records and provides appropriate care and referrals for medically fragile or injured students. Responsibilities also include completing required forms and reports-such as those associated with the District Medi-Cal Billing Program-and assisting with the coordination and implementation of state-mandated student screenings and related data collection. The DLVN may be required to provide support at additional school sites as directed.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Apply
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum requirements include graduating from an accredited vocational nursing program or junior college, preferred two years of acute nursing experience, preferably in a setting that works with children. Experience involving public contact, preferably in a school setting. Strong communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; cultural competency to serve a diverse student population.
Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Essential Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees with verified medical conditions can perform the essential functions of the job.

While at District Location:
  • Maintain an accurate updated list of students across the District with health needs and physician-prescribed medications on a regular basis and administer medication as prescribed E
  • Support first aid and provide supervision of students, medication, and specialized treatment to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students, including, but not limited to, toileting, feeding tube, colostomy cleaning, tracheotomy care, etc. E
  • Assist students and other School/District personnel to provide specialized treatments, monitor medical treatments, and/or administer testing at multiple school sites E
  • Maintain health care plans, medical emergency cards, health records (e.g., mandated screening, etc.) to provide information required by legal and professional standards E

  • Participate in various meetings and training(s) (e.g., IEPs, 504s) to share reports and/or gather students' data and/or improve skills/knowledge. E
  • Accompany a Site team or Community Schools Team for the purpose of home visits to verify the medical status of students and support needed E

  • Provide specialized health care and Targeted Case Management in coordination with the DRNs E

  • Provide information and workshops on medical treatments for the purpose of educating teachers, students, parents, and the Community on various health subjects in coordination with District procedures (e.g., lice, ringworm, drug prevention, personal hygiene) E

  • Refer students requiring further medical attention, under the supervision of the DRNs , to needed medical/dental treatment, counseling, etc., and provide follow-up with Community Schools Program for additional supports E

  • Assist as a member of the District's safety team in the development of the annual District Safety Plan E

  • Assist other personnel, as needed, to support them in the completion of their health-related work activities E

  • Participate in the District Medi-Cal Billing Program and provide coordination and implementation of state-mandated student screenings and data collection E

  • Collaborate on immunization requirements with School and District personnel as needed; provide immunizations under the DRNs E

  • Provide information between agencies to comply with FERPA/HIPAA E

  • Act as a health liaison for the Community Schools program, helping families navigate local healthcare systems and insurance providers E

  • Collaborate with the Community Schools Coordinator to identify health trends or needs within the school community E

  • Support the coordination of on-site health clinics or mobile health units for Site, District, and Community School Programs (e.g., dental or immunization clinics) E

  • Performs other related duties as assigned


While at Site Location:
  • Administer first aid and provide supervision of students, medication, and specialized treatment to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students, including, but not limited to, toileting, feeding tube, colostomy cleaning, tracheotomy care, etc. E

  • Prepare, maintain, and review documentation (e.g., daily health logs, mandated monthly status reports, accident reports, etc.) to provide written support and/or convey information E
  • Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured students, crisis team, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns E

  • Provide first aid to persons during emergent situations and refer as needed, according to District procedures E

  • Maintain the health office environment, including ordering first-aid supplies and equipment, and distributing them as needed; inspection of campus AEDs and first aid kits E

  • Administer injections as required by a physician in coordination with the health care plan E

  • Report students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities to minimize infection and comply with the law E

  • Sanitize work areas (e.g., sinks, counters, cots, etc.) to maintain a healthy environment E

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Working Conditions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; to read a variety of manuals; to type correspondence, memos, etc., usually in prescribed formats; to prepare reports; to speak before groups; to solve practical problems; and to deal with a variety of concrete variables. Skills are required to perform multiple, specialized, technical tasks. Specific skills include applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; communicating with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; use interpersonal skills and provide customer service to all; operating equipment used in the profession; operating standard office equipment; performing first aid and health care; performing standard clerical procedures; preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing pertinent software applications; and demonstrating keyboard/computer literacy.
ABILITY TO:

Abilities to navigate complex situations that require significant flexibility; coordinate schedules and/or activities; practice discretion, independent action, and/or judgment when working with people; identify uses and/or sources of data; and interact with persons and/or schedules/calendars that frequently change. Specific abilities include adhering to safety practices, being attentive to detail, supporting established curriculum, meeting deadlines and schedules, and working under time constraints.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance;

Currently licensed by the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Possess current First Aid and CPR certification through in-person courses. Current (less than 30 days) DMV printout. Current California Driver's License. Certification stating the absence of tuberculosis.
The District offers paid Medical, Dental, Vision up to $21,528.60 and $30,000 Life Insurance for positions that are four (4) hours or more.

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