Substitute School Nurse - LPN

Marshall KY•Benton, KY

About The Position

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS CLASSIFICATION PLAN CLASS TITLE: School Nurse - LPN BASIC FUNCTION: Provide health care services (as defined by KRS 156.501 and KRS 156.502). Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other education-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed. Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-ups as necessary. Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or district personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations. Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within district guidelines. Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed. Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required. Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs. Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school. Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed. Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools. Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures. Punctual and regular in attendance. Perform related duties and assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of first aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures
Knowledge of various health-screening practices procedures and techniques
Oral and written communication skills
Record-keeping techniques
Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Knowledge of contagious diseases
Ability to administer first aid according to established procedures
Ability to conduct variety of health screenings
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate student medical records
Ability to make referrals and perform follow-up
Ability to maintain medical equipment in proper working condition
Ability to understand and follow written prescriptions
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
Ability to complete work with many interruptions
Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
Ability to observe health and safety regulations
Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience

Responsibilities

Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other education-related medical problems
Provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed
Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required
Provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs
Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-ups as necessary
Maintain health records and medical logs
Update immunization and student records as needed
Prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or district personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations
Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within district guidelines
Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed
Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required
Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs
Make home visits as required
Authorize re-admission to school
Maintain stock of first aid supplies
Assure medical equipment is in proper working condition
Order supplies and equipment as needed
Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools
Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures
Punctual and regular in attendance
Perform related duties and assigned