School-Based LVN

Soliant is seeking a qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support a school district near Union City, California, providing individualized nursing care to medically fragile students for the full school year.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced school-based LVN who is passionate about student health, safety, and well-being. The position involves providing 1:1 nursing support, rotating between students and campuses, coordinating with families and school staff, and responding to students' complex medical needs.

Assignment Details

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Union City, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Full School Year (FSY)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Setting: School-Based Nursing
Student Population: Medically fragile students, ages 4–22
Assignment Type: 1:1 student support; itinerant position rotating between students and campuses
Interview Process: All interviews will be conducted onsite at the district office.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care and support to medically fragile students in school settings.

• Review and become familiar with student-specific seizure action plans, health plans, and medical protocols.

• Train school staff on student-specific medical procedures and emergency response protocols.

• Communicate and coordinate with parents and caregivers to establish familiarity with students' medical needs and care routines.

• Remain available to respond to urgent student health needs as required by the assignment.

• Provide direct student care, including catheterization, blood glucose monitoring, and other medically necessary procedures within the LVN's scope of practice.

• Support students with diabetes, including insulin-related care, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), carbohydrate counting, and hypo- and hyperglycemia management.

• Administer medications as prescribed and authorized, including emergency medications such as EpiPens and Benadryl, in accordance with applicable protocols.

• Support students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delays, and complex medical needs.

• Rotate between assigned students and school campuses as needed.

• Maintain accurate health documentation and follow district procedures, student health plans, and applicable nursing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required.

• Previous school-based nursing experience required.

• Experience providing direct care to medically fragile students preferred.

• Ability to travel between assigned students and school campuses.

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to respond appropriately to urgent student health needs and follow established medical protocols.

• Ability to work 30 hours per week throughout the full school year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gastrostomy (G-tube) care and related procedures.

• Experience with urinary catheterization.

• Experience providing diabetes care, including insulin administration, CGM monitoring, carbohydrate counting, and managing hypo- and hyperglycemia.

• Experience supporting students with ASD and developmental delays.

• Experience working with children and young adults ages 4–22.

• Familiarity with administering emergency medications, including EpiPens and Benadryl, in accordance with authorized care plans and protocols.

• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with families, school staff, and healthcare professionals.

Perks & Benefits

• Full-time, school-year contract opportunity.

• Consistent schedule of 30 hours per week.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, safety, and educational access of medically fragile students.

• Collaborative school-based environment supporting students with diverse medical needs.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to eligible employees.

• 401(k) option through Principal Financial.

If you are an experienced California-licensed LVN with school-based nursing experience and a passion for supporting medically fragile students, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration!

Apply today or send your resume to [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity and other healthcare and education positions available across the U.S.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.81 to $46.81. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.