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

Olympia School District • Olympia, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides practical nursing services within the developed Health Care Plan for students with special needs. The role supports and documents health-related tasks connected to students’ physical and emotional well-being. Work may take place in a classroom, school, or community setting, and the nurse may be required to ride the bus with the student to and from school.

This is a continuing position working 3.6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 180 days per year, plus 10 paid holidays. The employee may travel within the district to support programs at other locations when requested. The role works under the supervision of the school nurse, classroom teacher, and/or building principal, and may participate in IEP or educational planning meetings when requested.

The Olympia School District offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits through SEBB. Employees may enroll in the applicable Department of Retirement Services plan and the Deferred Compensation Program. Vacation leave, paid holidays, and additional compensation are provided as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Final benefit eligibility is determined at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Current LPN license.
• Prior job-related experience.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and use a computer.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English, with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and health care practices and procedures, and basic symptoms of communicable and other childhood-related diseases.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use a computer.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and the community; demonstrate patience and flexibility; remain composed and use good judgment in emergencies; and show sensitivity to cultural, developmental, religious, and ethnic diversity.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, work independently, and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Physical abilities include reaching, handling, talking, hearing conversation, near visual acuity, and depth perception.
• Punctuality, mental stability, good hygiene, courtesy, and appropriate demeanor and dress.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administer specialized treatments, medication, and first aid as needed to provide appropriate care for students with special needs.
• Record and maintain documentation related to students’ medical care and Health Care Plans.
• Plan, organize, and implement health-related activities for students with special needs.
• Communicate with appropriate certificated staff and the school nurse regarding students’ care and medical needs.
• Under the supervision of the school nurse, classroom teacher, and/or building principal, communicate health care needs or concerns to parents of students with special needs.
• Assist certificated staff and/or therapists in selected academic, self-help, social, motor, or life-skills activities.
• Adapt care to students’ health needs within classroom and school environments.
• Travel within the district to assist programs at other locations when requested by the Student Support Office.
• Perform other applicable duties assigned by the program or classroom teacher.
• Assist with care or selected activities for other classroom students when appropriate, provided this does not interfere with the medical care of students.
• Participate in IEP processes or educational planning meetings when requested by a teacher or administrator.
• Assist other classroom personnel as needed to support completion of work activities.
• Accompany students on the bus to and from school as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees and their families.
• Dental insurance for eligible employees and their families.
• Vision insurance for eligible employees and their families.
• Basic life insurance for eligible employees and their families.
• Eligibility to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services SERS plan for classified employees.
• Eligibility to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services Deferred Compensation Program.
• Vacation leave.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Additional compensation as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed