Licensed Practical Nurse 1:1 - 20274422

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the building principal, with lead direction from the Director of Student Services, this role provides health-related services for students. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) demonstrates competency in providing direct nursing care to students as delegated by a Certified Registered Nurse and maintains records as required by State statute and District policy.

Requirements

• Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of the principles of nursing and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic/sterile techniques and infectious disease control.
• Knowledge of care and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social, and disease entities.
• Ability to communicate in person, writing, or on the phone, with students, staff, parents, and volunteers, in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health issues.
• Ability to learn and integrate policies and procedures adopted by the school building, the District, and the State of Washington.
• Ability to be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.
• Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a registered nurse with an associates degree.
• First Aid and CPR Card
• For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM): Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies technology dependent students to and from school when medical status is considered at risk for life threatening event during transport; uses skilled nursing judgment.
• Performs standard physical health care procedures; tests and records vision, weight, hearing, scoliosis, and immunization status of students.
• Provides health and nutrition education to children and parents in coordination with other staff.
• Assists with the identification, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; observes universal precautions at all times.
• Assembles, organizes, and maintains student health records, files, and supplies.
• Coordinates District and community services for students with paraeducators, volunteers, school nurse, and building administrator.
• Administers first aid, CPT, and emergency care to students who are sick or injured; notifies school nurse, administrator, and parents, as required. Completes accident and suspected child abuse reports, as required.
• Administers prescription and non-prescription medicine as prescribed by health care professional or parents; maintains daily log.
• Attends training related to students medical treatment needs.
• Performs other essential functions, as requested.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• long term disability
• basic life insurance benefits
• Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan
• 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)

What This Job Offers

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