• GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Works under the direction of Tippecanoe School Corporation (TSC) Head Nurse, School RN, and the Principal to provide health care needs primarily to TSC students, but can include TSC staff as needed. Care is provided in accordance with TSC policies, procedures, standing orders and Indiana State Laws. Responsible for reviewing immunizations, writing health care plans, providing health education, facilitating/performing vision screens, recording hearing screens and completing state reports as mandated by state law.

Please be advised that the following positions are available for the 2023-2024 school year:

Health Services-LPN position available:

Woodland Elementary School; essential skills classroom support

• Monday-Friday, 35-40 hours a week
• Position is based in an essential skills classroom
• 183 days a year, follows the school calendar
• FULL-TIME, benefits eligible position

Qualifications:

A. LPN licensure

• 3 years of experience, preferably in pediatrics, community health nursing, adult, and/or mental health nursing is preferred.

B. High School Diploma

C. CPR certification (required)

D. First Aid Certification (required)

E. A medical background (desirable)

F. Experience and ability to work with children

G. Good physical and emotional health

H. Proficient in use of computer and knowledgeable with basic computer software. Able to operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone

Physical Requirements:

A. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, squat, kneel, and climb
B. Ability to lift and/or carry 30 lbs
C. Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move patients and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.

Areas of Responsibility:

A. Student Care

B. Maintains Record of Care Provided to Students in Health Office

C. Carries out Other Nursing Functions as Assigned by the School Nurse

D. Uses Effective Written, Verbal, and Nonverbal Communication

E. Maintains a Professional Appearance with Grooming and Dress According to TSC Policy

F. Maintains Confidentiality of Student and Staff Health Information

Interventions:

A. Interventions that can be Delegated by the School Nurse with Documented Training and Supervision:

Additional Performance Responsibilities:

Nursing Care

Organization

• Maintains electronic health records in Health Office Anywhere of student visits and documentation on individual health records.
• Maintains the health office facility and supplies

Resource Utilization

• Utilizes existing EMR – Care Dox technology effectively in the performance of duties.
• Records 100% of health visits into Health Office Anywhere
• Compiles data for statistical purposes

Professional Development

• Attends nurses’ staff meetings, in-services, and credentialing programs provided by the district
• Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health, wellness and safety

If interested in this position, please apply on-line at www.tsc.k12.in.us.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $25.43/hr (LPN)

Hours per week:

• 35-40

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Typical end time:

• 4:00 PM

Typical start time:

• 7:45 AM

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.43 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• School

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person