School Nurse LPN Student Specific

Onalaska School District•Onalaska, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role involves participating as a member of the school health team to address students' physical, social, and emotional needs, health and safety concerns, crisis intervention, and disaster planning. This position operates with a high degree of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated administrator. The work is guided by OSHA guidelines, state statutes and administrative codes, professional practice standards, school and district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and administrator directives.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate tactfully and effectively with parents, students, staff and the public both verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain flexible to changing situations, prioritize duties, organize activities and work independently.
Ability to administer First Aid and CPR to students and staff.
Ability to recognize situations that exceed LPN training and expertise, thus necessitating the need to notify and consult with a district Registered Nurse (RN).
Ability to work with student IEP’s and 504 plans.
Ability to administer medications and treatments to students, and knowledge of attendant laws and policies for dispensing and control of medications and treatments.
Knowledge of communicable diseases and ability to report such diseases to appropriate agencies and school personnel.
Skills in assessing the physical and emotional needs of students, and the ability to respond consistently and appropriately to all students in a calm, reassuring and nurturing manner.
Ability to handle matters and information confidentially.
Ability to operate computers and software, keyboarding, data entry and word processing.
Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
Current Washington State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Associate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents, district staff and community members who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse.
Must have training in ventilator treatment and care.
Familiar with record keeping, answering phones, and operating office machines.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in public school nursing or pediatric nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform and administer nursing care appropriate for an LPN, including triage, assessing illnesses and injuries, administering non-oral medications, mixing medications, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric and J-tube feedings, suctioning, tracheotomy care, feeding and medication by G-tube, performing clean intermittent catheterization, providing nebulizer treatments, and ventilator care.
Administer medication and treatments according to state law.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
Possess knowledge of all health care related policies and procedures, including OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plans, state mandates, and district policies, and maintain compliance with current health practices.
May ride school buses with students from home to school and school to home.
Work as a team member with health services staff to coordinate and carry out services, and may participate in crisis intervention.
Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians.
Follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
Assist in coordinating and delivering a school health program, including services to students and staff to enhance health and wellness in the school community.
Perform duties in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures, and state law regarding nurse practice.
Maintain a close liaison with assigned schools, staff, parents, community health agencies, and the private medical sector.
Ensure student safety and appropriate collaboration, paying attention to each student’s readiness to learn, including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare.
Deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities, as well as a wide range of physical or emotional disabilities.
Occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students, parents, or community members.
Travel in school-owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.
Perform other related duties as assigned.