School Licensed Practical Nurse Ambulatory (LPN) - Perry Township Schools - South

Community Health Network • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The School Licensed Practical Nurse Ambulatory provides health services to facilitate optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development for students within the schools. Cares for students with chronic health issues and helps identify health needs during the course of the school day. Provides health education, medication management, emotional support and referral to higher levels of care based on student needs. Supports the education process by working to assure the health of the students. Promotes healthy habits and overall health to strengthen maximum learning. The school nurse will float to all schools within Perry Township located on the south side in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized accredited school of practical nursing, or have three years related professional nursing experience.
• Current Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• One year or more of nursing experience required.
• Two years of experience working with pediatric patients required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent team skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Accountable.
• Self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development for students.
• Care for students with chronic health issues.
• Identify health needs during the course of the school day.
• Provide health education and medication management.
• Offer emotional support and referrals to higher levels of care based on student needs.
• Support the education process by assuring the health of the students.
• Promote healthy habits and overall health to strengthen maximum learning.
• Float to all schools within Perry Township.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree