What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at School Administrative Unit 33?
Districtwide Licensed Practical Nurse
GENERAL SUMMARY: To perform direct and indirect nursing care for students guided by the nursing standards of the New Hampshire Board of Nursing under the supervision of the Registered Nurses in the District.
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED):
Board certified graduate of an accredited nursing school
Current LPN, RN or APRN licensure by the State of New Hampshire
Current certificate in Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid)
Experience working with youth in a healthcare setting
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide first aid and monitor vital signs of students, as needed
Skill to administer medications
Collecting data and conducting focused nursing assessment of the health status of stable students
Planning nursing care for students with stable conditions
Maintain safe and appropriate nursing care within the LPN scope of practice
Communicate and collaborate with the RN
Promote a safe and therapeutic environment
Participate in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of the student for his or her diagnosis
Filing of health information into the students health files
Ability to perform data entry of student information into the SNAP program
Assist with student screenings (vision, hearing, vitals)
Uphold regulations and laws related to confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and neglect, and other health-related requirements under HIPAA and FERPA
Salary : $24 - $29