LNP - SPED

Position Purpose:

This is a classified position responsible for managing the daily operation of nursing services in an assigned building. A high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail are required along with the ability to work with a wide range of professionals in the school setting and community. The LPN must be able to communicate effectively and to work independently within established guidelines in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Current Kansas practical nursing licensure
• Minimum of two years health care experience CPR/AED certification
• Must be able to exercise assessment and critical thinking skills when delivering nursing services in the school setting.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in handling and dispersing information while applying new concepts and details and adapt easily to change.
• Dependable in attendance and observance of duty hours

Performance Responsibilities: Provider of Care Role

• Assess student’s health through observation, screening procedures, and communication to establish a protocol permitting students to function effectively at school, home, and community.
• Encourage parents/guardians to acquire periodic health and dental examination for students.
• Assist with screening programs for pediculosis, hearing/vision, and height/weight as directed by the Nursing Services Manual.
• Notify the student’s parent/guardian when health problems have been detected that require professional attention.
• Assist the parent/guardian to understand the health needs of the student (e.g., interpretation of screening results and the need for a referral).
• Enforce the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) immunization requirements and assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Administration of student medications with correct documentation.
• Weekly medication counts with documentation.
• Emphasize prevention of injuries and illness to staff and students.
• Provide emergency care for student accidents and sudden illness. Notify parent/guardian if accident/illness warrants.
• Detain student in the nursing clinic until parent/guardian assumes responsibility.
• Complete and submit weekly reports in a timely manner to the roving registered professional nurse.
• Facilitate therapeutic relationships with students, families, and community.

Manager of Care Role

• Efficiently organize time and resources.
• Acquaint self with community health agencies serving children and youth.
• Provide leadership to the total health program of your assigned school, advising in the areas of school health environment, health services, and health education.
• Attend meetings when your presence is requested by the school principal.
• Serve on school committees and assist school personnel to understand student health needs.
• Coordinate health care referrals.

Member of the Profession

• Promote a professional image of nursing.
• Demonstrate responsibility for professional lifelong learning.
• Participate in collaborative relationships.
• Identify current nursing issues and trends.
• Maintain current Kansas licensure as an LPN.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.32 - $20.02 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20