Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Office Assistant

Van Buren School District • Van Buren, AR

21h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning. The role provides nursing care to students and staff under the direction of a Registered Nurse and supports the administrative assistant with the efficient operation of the school office. A full contract is 181 days; the 2026–2027 contract will be prorated based on days worked.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Clean background check.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to physically assist students as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric and/or emergency medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to School Nurse Regulations outlined by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and follow VBSD policies and procedures.
• Provide nursing care to students and staff under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings, routine health checks, and state-mandated screenings.
• Administer medication and nursing care procedures as prescribed by students’ physicians.
• Provide health-related information and resources to students, staff, and parents as needed.
• Participate in school safety plans and wellness committees.
• Follow Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students who have them in place.
• Support the administrative assistant to help ensure the school office runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Assist students, staff, and parents as needed.

What This Job Offers

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