LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) I

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under direction, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides medical care and services to students according to physician-prescribed care and treatment orders. The role responds to medical emergencies, assesses circumstances and conditions, and resolves them according to established procedures and protocols. The employee performs related work as directed. The position requires vocational/technical certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse and a valid Florida LPN license. Continued employment is contingent on completing 24 required continuing education credits every two years.

Requirements

Vocational/technical certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Valid Florida state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Complete 24 required continuing education credits every two years to continue employment.

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 in accordance with physician orders and established schedules.
Monitor students diagnosed with diabetes and provide appropriate interventions based on blood glucose levels.
Conduct vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings.
Perform gastrostomy tube feedings 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 emergency incidents, assess circumstances and conditions, and follow established procedures and protocols.
Monitor materials and medications, maintain appropriate supply levels, and reorder as necessary.
Maintain the school clinic in a safe and sanitary condition, including stocking supplies, cleaning surfaces, and changing exam paper.
Clean medical supplies according to sanitation procedures.
Maintain student medical records, retrieve records before evaluation appointments, and research medical diagnoses as appropriate.
Digitally record student clinic visits and their purposes, and track visit counts and related statistics.
Confer with evaluation teams about student medical information and request medical histories as appropriate.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology and attend district-supported training to maintain the required skill level.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.