LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) II

Orange County Public Schools•Taft, FL

About The Position

Under direction, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides medical care and services to students according to physician-prescribed medical care and treatment orders. The position addresses medical emergencies by assessing circumstances and conditions and responding according to established procedures and protocols. The LPN also performs related work as directed. The role includes administering medications and treatments, monitoring students with medical conditions, conducting screenings, documenting care, maintaining student medical records and clinic supplies, and coordinating medical information with school personnel and available telehealth services. Employees are expected to keep records and information accurate and timely and to stay current with technology used by OCPS. The work requires a valid Florida LPN license and vocational or technical certification. Continued employment is contingent on completing 24 required continuing education credits every two years. Two years of prior nursing experience is required; childcare or school experience is preferred.

Requirements

Vocational or technical certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Valid Florida state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Two years of previous nursing experience.
Complete 24 required continuing education credits every two years to maintain continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in a childcare or school environment.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Provide student medical care and services according to physician-prescribed orders.
Prepare and dispense medications to students according to physician orders and established schedules.
Monitor students diagnosed with diabetes and provide interventions to maintain blood glucose levels.
Conduct vision, hearing, scoliosis, and Body Mass Index (BMI) screenings.
Perform gastrostomy tube feedings, inhalations, and catheterizations according to physician orders; take vital signs and assess student conditions when necessary.
Chart and maintain accurate records, including medication records, incident reports, nursing notes, daily treatments, and interventions.
Respond to medical emergencies, assess circumstances and conditions, and act according to established procedures and protocols.
Monitor supplies and medications and reorder as necessary.
Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the school clinic, including stocking supplies, cleaning surfaces, and changing exam paper.
Clean medical supplies according to sanitation procedures.
Maintain student medical records and retrieve records for evaluation appointments; research medical diagnoses as appropriate.
Record student visits and visit purposes digitally, and track clinic visitation statistics.
Confer with evaluation teams about student medical information and request medical histories as appropriate.
Coordinate emergency medical record data in the student information system, such as Skyward.
Coordinate with telehealth services when available on campus.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.