School Nurse LPN

Portsmouth Public Schools • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Performs intermediate professional work ensuring the health of students in schools; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Principal and Supervisor of Health Services.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of common medical practices, procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical examination
• Thorough knowledge of the preliminary recognition of medical problems and the administration of medications related to treatment and first aid
• Ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments as required
• Ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• License or Certificate in Practical Nursing as currently defined by state law

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to students
• Implements grade level screening program for students
• Maintains and operates a school clinic
• Prepares and maintains student and clinic records
• Provides health care services for students in school system
• Performs nursing assessment of each student sent to school health clinic
• Makes observations and assesses condition
• Implements appropriate plan of care for each student examined
• After observation and assessment, counsels with student, parents and/or teachers about problems observed
• Administers medications and/or treatments
• Administers first-aid
• Screensstudentsfor hearing, vision, height, weight, and blood pressure at appropriate grade levels
• Refers students for outside medical care, as needed
• Logs information pertaining to student/staff clinic visits and medical care given
• Provides instruction on nutrition, hygiene, grooming, weight control, first aid, disease prevention, substance abuse and other related health concerns
• Provides health educational materials and information Provides health counseling to students, parents and school personnel
• Maintains records of medication administration as well as treatments and procedures performed
• Reviews student immunization records on all students to ensure that each student is in compliance with state immunization laws for school attendance
• Maintains immunization records on all students
• Provide immunizations to students and staff of Portsmouth Public Schools, as directed by the School Physician
• Maintains a neat, attractive clinic
• Maintains adequate clinic supplies
• Performs related tasks as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed