Position Type: Special Services/LPN
Date Posted: 4/24/2024
Location: Richard Kane Elementary School
Date Available: 08/01/2024
BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTIONLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) JOB TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE/ SCHOOL NURSE - (not SDE certified) QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma and BSN or Associate Degree in Nursing. Licensed Practical Nurse with current State Licensure and Current CPR certification. One year Nursing experience preferred. Pediatric experience a plus. Job requires exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases. Employee must be able to walk for 4 hours. Job requires occasional bending/stooping/squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing, reaching above the shoulder and pushing/pulling. Job requires occasional carrying/lifting up to 35 pounds. Job requires employee to use both hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation. Employee must possess hearing and speaking abilities to monitor equipment and communicate with employees, students, and parents. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
CONTRACT: Days School is in Session
WORKING HOURS: 7 hours daily, usually between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
REPORTS TO: District Lead RN, Executive Director of Special Services, Site Principal
EVALUATED BY: District Lead RN
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Provides appropriate emergency health care and first aid treatment for students and staff.
- Performs specialized nursing skills as needed, such as nebulizers/inhalers, glucometers, epipen, insulin pump, feeding tube, trach care, cath care, etc.
- Makes appropriate referrals to physician, DHA, Health Department or other community agencies.
- Provides education/information to parents and students regarding health related issues.
- Performs appropriate pediatric assessment and referral in regards to chronic or contagious disease.
- Performs appropriate screenings/exclusions when necessary to minimize spread of contagious disease.
- Dispenses medication accurately and keeps detailed records.
- Develops health care plans and emergency plans of care when necessary.
- Assists in training staff in specialized emergency procedures.
- Maintains current LPN licensure and current CPR status.
- Maintains accurate log of services provided to students and informs parents of any medical concerns.
- Keeps District Lead Nurse informed of major nursing concerns.
- Works in collaboration with site secretary to maintain immunization records and comply with Oklahoma State law.
- Home visits as necessary, accompanied by counselor and/or principal designee.
- Other site specific duties as directed by the Principal.