A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is needed for a full-semester contract position in Santa Maria, CA, supporting an 8th-grade male student with complex eating and emotional disorders at a middle school. This role requires direct, onsite care with a 1:1 caseload, providing specialized nursing support in a school environment. The position includes a potential role within an LVN pool to cover additional student needs or absences.
Location:
- Santa Maria, CA
- Middle School setting
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized nursing care to a student with complex medical and emotional needs
- Collaborate with educational and mental health staff to support the students health and well-being
- Monitor the students condition and administer care as needed during the school day
- Participate as a member of the LVN pool to aid other students when necessary
Qualifications:
- Valid California LVN License
- Experience or training in mental health nursing highly recommended
- Comfortable working 1:1 with a student in a school-based setting
- Male candidates preferred to match student needs
Schedule and Duration:
- January 13, 2026 June 9, 2026
- 32.5 hours per week (7-hour days with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
- Onsite attendance required
This opportunity is ideal for LVNs with a passion for school nursing and mental health seeking a meaningful role supporting student health in an educational setting. Qualified candidates are encouraged to prepare their documentation and professional credentials for consideration. Apply now to make a difference in a student's academic and personal growth.
Compensation for this position ranges from $16.25 to $45.00. 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.
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