LPN School Nurse
About The Position
The LPN School Nurse provides daily nursing support to students under the direction of the registered school nurse. The role delivers planned care and responds to acute needs, organizes and maintains comprehensive school health records, follows professional standards and local procedures, and shares health guidance consistent with Virginia Department of Health guidelines in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Education. The position is employed for 185 days. The LPN manages the health clinic and performs delegated nursing tasks within the scope of LPN practice and applicable protocols. The nurse collaborates with the registered school nurse on assignments, reporting, student health concerns, and individual health care plans. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal or Supervisor of Health Services.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professionals.
- Experience as a licensed practical nurse.
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; demonstrate manual dexterity; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak audibly and clearly; and lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, climb stairs, reach overhead, and walk briskly.
Responsibilities
- Manage the health clinic according to nursing standards, procedures, protocols, and Health Services instructions.
- Perform delegated nursing tasks within the scope of LPN practice, including first aid, CPR, emergency care, support for acute and chronic needs, medication administration, specialized health procedures, care for students with special education needs, screenings, and health-related 504 and IEP interventions.
- Collaborate with the registered school nurse to complete assignments, report data, and communicate pertinent school health concerns.
- Administer medications and perform procedures and treatments with physician orders under the supervision of the registered school nurse.
- Review, track, and follow up on immunizations, conditional enrollments, and physicals.
- Observe students for illness or injury and consult the registered school nurse as needed.
- Conduct routine screenings required by the Code of Virginia, including referrals and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records and protect confidential information.
- Assist with maintaining and updating health records.
- Report information and concerns to the registered school nurse.
- Confer with the registered school nurse about individual student health care plans.
- Implement student health care plans for students receiving direct care and others as directed.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Principal or Supervisor of Health Services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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