LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, SCHOOL HEALTH

 

             

POSITION GOAL

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

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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:

1. Medication 85%
2. 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 ensure coordination of health care for students with chronic health conditions.