Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 1:1 Student Specific

Olympia School District • Olympia, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The job of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is done for the purpose of providing practical nursing services within the parameters of the developed Health Care Plan for students with special needs. Providing support in maintaining and documenting health support tasks related to the student’s physical and emotional well being. Job function may take place within the classroom, school, or community environment.

Requirements

• Prior job-related experience.
• Skills to operate standard office equipment, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and health care practices and procedures, basic symptoms of communicable and other childhood related diseases.
• Abilities to maintain accurate records and computer usage.
• Communicates with students, staff, parents, and the community as well as the abilities to demonstrate patience and flexibility in providing for students with special needs in a pleasant and helpful manner, to remain composed and employ good judgment in emergency situations, demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious, and ethnic diversity of students and community.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, work independently, understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/talking/hearing conversation, near visual acuity/depth perception.
• Punctuality, mental stability, good hygiene, courtesy and appropriate demeanor and dress.
• LPN license
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administers specialized treatment, medication and when needed first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students with special needs.
• Records and maintain records related to the medical care or Health Care Plan for students with special needs.
• Plans, organizes, and implements health related activities for students with special needs.
• Communicates with appropriate certificated staff and school nurse regarding the care and medical needs for students with special needs.
• Under the supervision of the school nurse, classroom teacher and/or building principal communicate the health care needs or concerns to parents of students with special needs.
• Assists certificated staff and/or therapist in providing selected activities to students which may include and not exclusive to academic, self-help, social, motor or life skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility in providing for the health care and needs of students with special needs within the classroom and school environment.
• Travels in-district to assist in programs at other locations when requested by Student Support Office.
• Performs applicable duties as assigned by program/classroom teacher.
• Assists in the care or selected activities of other students within the classroom when appropriate (does not interfere or disrupt the health care or medical treatment of students).
• When requested by the teacher or administrator, participates in the IEP process or educational planning meetings for students with special needs.
• Assists other classroom personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of work activities.
• Accompanies students on bus to and from school, as needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits
• enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.
• vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree