Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), School-Based

Location: DeLand, Florida

Position Goal:

To appraise, protect, and promote the health of the students at assigned school(s) within the scope of practice.

Required Qualifications:

· Licensure as a Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464, or eligibility to practice nursing under the Florida Administrative Code.

·2 years of experience in pediatrics, public health, or school health.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Current CPR and first aid certification.

· Valid Florida Driver’s License; if holding another valid U.S. state-issued driver’s license, must obtain a Florida license within 30 days of employment (unless accommodation is required).

Required Skills:

· Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.

· Proficiency in using medical equipment and instruments for skilled nursing procedures.

· Ability to teach selected procedures to students.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student health issues.

· Strong communication skills with parents, physicians, healthcare workers, faculty, and school administrators.

· Ability to communicate effectively with students at their cognitive level.

· Ability to assist in conducting health assessments.

· Ability to assist in developing and implementing health plans.

Performance Responsibilities:

· Identify, evaluate, and assess student health problems and concerns.

· Coordinate necessary routine medical interventions.

· Provide nursing care and physician-ordered treatments and medications to assigned students.

· Maintain effective and productive operation of the health room and/or treatment sites, including managing clinic supplies.

· Assist with the management of all health problem referrals.

· Serve as a health education resource for school faculty and staff.

· Provide, maintain, and interpret student health records.

· Attend student staffings and participate in the development of individual educational plans as appropriate.

· Maintain accurate nursing documentation for all care, treatments, procedures, and medications.

· Provide health-related in-service programs to school personnel when appropriate.

· Utilize existing health resources to ensure appropriate student care.

· Attend seminars, workshops, and continuing education programs related to school health and nursing practice.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Nursing Supervisor.