School Nurse- LPN

Heber Springs School District

Job Description

Job Title: School Nurse- LPN

Department: Support Services

Reports to: Director of Support Services and Building Principal

Job Summary: The school nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating school health services that: maximize the quality of in-class time by reducing the incidence of health-related absenteeism, eliminate or minimize health problems that impair learning, and achieve the highest degree of independent functioning possible.

Length of Contract: 185 days

FLSA: Non-exempt

Essential Duties:

Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness

Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities

Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene

Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings

Keep track of students’ vaccination records

Update students’ medical history

Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)

Ensure compliance with national and local health laws

Qualifications: LPN; current certification in CPR, First Aid and other required certifications for public school nurses

Other Expectations:

Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a diverse variety of people and groups.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, prioritize tasks, and perform assignments as directed with accuracy, attention to detail, and within established time frames.

Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.

Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and initiative in dealing with students, parents, school staff, and the public.

Possess and demonstrate high ethical standards, accountability, and integrity and ensure compliance with local school student record standards.

Good general health, clean in attire and professional in appearance.

Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.

Works in an office environment with varying levels of noise during the day.

Faces constant interruptions. Needs to utilize time management strategies.

Must be able to multi-task. Must be able to work under pressure and able to prioritize tasks.

Other Duties: as assigned by supervisors