Licensed Practical Nurse

Washington Elementary School District 6•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general directionof health services staff and registered nurse, incumbent(s) provides health care to students, 0% - 19% of whom have been identified with specialized health care concerns and complex medical needs or recommended by the Superintendent or designee; dispenses medication; implements specialized health care protocols; responds to medical emergencies; treats accidents and illnesses; serves as a member of a management team to address the academic, social, psychological, and medical needs of individual students; performs health screenings; maintains health records; ensures immunizations are current; provides referral information to families; provides information to students and families to promote wellness; and networks with community agencies and other medical professionals.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired
Valid Cardiopulmary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate
Valid First Aid certificate
Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license
Knowing health and safety laws and regulations
Being aware of childhood development, including developmental needs related to children with specialized health care concerns
Understanding health and safety issues concerning pediatrics
Utilizing community referral services and agencies
Applying screening techniques including hearing, vision, scoliosis, etc.
Treating injuries and illnesses within scope of training
Administering specialized health care within a school setting
Employing appropriate transfer and positioning procedures in moving medically fragile students
Administering medications
Maintaining paperwork and supplies in an organized manner
Using computer software related programs
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information

Nice To Haves

One year of school health services experience
One year of pediatric nursing experience

Responsibilities

Provides specialized health care services for accidents or illnesses of students and all school personnel, including documenting all accidents/illnesses and completing accident reports according to District procedures.
Administers daily medications and prescriptions in accordance to District procedures and under the supervision of the Principal, as directed by the physician, and with the parent’s consent. Maintains accurate records of medications given.
Organizes and maintains health room, health records, and emergency notification cards, etc. Orders and maintains school health and first aid supplies. Ensures medications are properly stored and secured in locked cabinets.
Administers medication and implements specialized health care protocols (e.g. oxygen therapies, tracheotomy suctioning, ostomy care, urethral catheterization, nasal/oral gastric tube feeding, SVN treatments, blood sugar monitoring, etc.) as ordered by a physician. Keeps documentation on file of all medications on campus and all necessary treatments. Follows health care plans for students needing specialized health care procedures.
Reports daily attendance for each class, identifies reasons for absences, notifies parents of absences, and notifies principal of excessive absences.
Notifies, advises, and updates parents regarding health care issues and medical problems involving individual and/or all students.
Consults with Principal on matters related to emergency situations, suspected child abuse, contagious diseases, or other medically sensitive situations.
Acts as a team member in management team meetings by portraying an accurate picture of health and safety issues, providing student health information which may directly affect student performance, and recommending intervention with academic, social or psychological needs. Attends IEP team meetings and follows specialized health care plans for IEP students.
Organizes and performs screening procedures for hearing, vision, height, weight, scoliosis, blood pressure and lice. Maintains health records in compliance with federal and state laws.
Remains current on health issues and changes in laws governing healthcare. Maintains certification and reviews literature on new health issues.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. This includes attending meetings as coordinated by the Director of Special Services.
Other job-related duties as assigned.