LPN School Nurse
About The Position
The LPN School Nurse provides nursing support to students under the direction of the registered school nurse. The role supports students’ daily healthcare needs through planned care and responses to acute needs. It organizes, implements, and maintains comprehensive school health records; follows professional standards of care and local policy procedures; and shares health guidance consistent with Virginia Department of Health guidelines in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Education. The nurse manages the health clinic and performs delegated nursing tasks within the LPN scope of practice and according to established protocols. The position collaborates with the registered school nurse on assignments, reporting, student health concerns, and care plans. It also maintains accurate and confidential records, helps keep health records current, and maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area. Other related 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 certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history, maintained throughout employment.
- 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 practice standards, procedures, protocols, and Health Services instructions.
- Perform delegated nursing tasks within the LPN scope of practice, including first aid, CPR, emergency care, support for acute and chronic student health 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 on assignments, data reporting, and communication of pertinent school health concerns.
- Administer medications and perform procedures and treatments pursuant to physician orders and under the registered school nurse’s supervision.
- Review, track, and follow up on immunizations, conditional enrollments, and physicals.
- Observe students for illness or injury and consult the registered nurse as needed.
- Conduct routine screenings required by the Code of Virginia, including referrals and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records and protect the confidentiality of information.
- Assist with maintaining and updating health records.
- Report information and concerns to the registered school nurse.
- Confer with the registered school nurse regarding individual student healthcare plans.
- Implement student healthcare plans for students receiving direct care and others as directed.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as 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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