LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, SCHOOL HEALTH (Referendum Funded)

 

             

POSITION GOAL

To provide medical assistance and educational assistance to medically complex students, and students with chronic health conditions.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Licensed Practical Nurse, School Health shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

• Implement nursing care plans for students in accordance with the physicians' standing orders.
• Collaborate and serve as a team member with other professionals in developing and implementing Individual Education Plan (IEPs) and nursing care plans for ESE students and 504 plans for eligible students.
• Take vital signs and record findings.
• Assist in administering medications in accordance with State law and School Board policy.
• Chart and record administration of medications.
• Observe and report to the clinical nursing supervisor and or the school principal unusual symptoms of medically complex students and students with chronic health conditions.
• Maintain inventory of students' health supplies. Clean and properly disinfect students' health equipment and supplies and properly dispose of waste. Use Universal Precautions at all times.
• Assist in reviewing and maintaining health records formedically complex students and students with chronic health conditions.
• Assist in maintaining emergency information for medically complex students’ and students with chronic health conditions.
• Assist in communicating with parents, community agencies, health care specialists, and guidance personnel under the direction of the principal and or /clinical nursing supervisor.
• Perform health procedures per physicians' orders under the supervision of the clinical nursing supervisor.
• Provide comfort to medically complex students, students with chronic health conditions and staff in distress.
• Assist schools in implementing emergency health care plans.
• Assist medically complex students, students with chronic health conditions and their families to achieve optimal levels of wellness under the direction of the clinical nursing supervisor.
• Prepare health related correspondence under the direction of the clinical nursing supervisor.
• Assist students with daily living activities and encourage self-management.
• Assist medically complex students and students with chronic health conditions as needed, by lifting, transferring, and positioning in order to facilitate educational activities and good health.
• Perform and conduct follow-up on failed health screenings of students (vision, hearing, body mass index and scoliosis).
• Assist with health and wellness promotional events (i.e. health fairs, and health education) for students and their families.
• Provide resources for students and their families to access healthcare in their community.
• Assist in monitoring immunizations and core state health requirements.
• Travel to alternate work sites during scheduled work hours to perform nursing services, as needed.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. 
• Participate in the training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• A minimum of one (1) year clinical nursing experience in med-surg, pediatrics or a similar nursing specialty.
• Licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse. License must be in good standing.
• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, updated according to the American Heart or American Red Cross Association Standards.
• Successful completion of job-related test requirements as follows:
• Medication 85%
• Universal Precautions 100%
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

• Works with school staff, students, principals, parents, and health care providers to e