LPN - School Health

LPN – School Health – Full Time role at Health Care District of Palm Beach County

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing health services to students in a school health room. Employees in this position administer authorized medication and treatments, provide care to sick and/or injured students, and promote wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness under the direction of the RN. This position is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of student health records and health room activities at all times.

Provision of tasks or activities and daily health room function is under the direction of the school registered nurse consistent with Florida Statutes and the Board of Nursing regulations. This position assists in implementing the medical components of an integrated school health program, reporting and functioning under the auspices of the Health Care District School Health Nursing Supervisor for all clinical and employee issues.

The School Health LPN will be under the general supervision of the school-based Principal for non-clinical matters. The role of the School Health LPN is to advance the well-being, academic success, and life‑long achievement of the students.

• Maintains appropriate certifications, licenses, and continuing education credits
• Provides a student-centered approach to care for all students from Pre‑Kindergarten to Grade 12 in the school setting.
• Provides first aid and injury care to students with urgent health needs.
• Manages health room (first aid, office, medical) supply inventory and equipment.
• Provides triage and treatment (as needed) to students with symptoms of potential communicable disease.
• Reports diagnosed or suspected communicable diseases to the Department of Health.
• Maintains infection control and use of PPE as directed per School Health guidelines.
• Counsels parent/guardian as to child’s health needs.
• Case manages students with chronic health conditions, providing school-based services related to student‑specific health care plans.
• Implements individualized health care plans for students with chronic health conditions as needed.
• Serves as a team member with other school‑based staff, professionals, students and parents in developing and implementing individual Education Plan (IEPs) for ESE students and 504 plans for eligible students.
• Initiates, develops and maintains student health records utilizing the electronic School Health medical record system.
• Provides information concerning programs available for children with chronic health problems or disabling, and/or terminal illnesses.
• Liaises with hospital‑based staff for students receiving long term hospitalization with a view to transitioning to hospital homebound care, prior to re‑entry into school.
• Under the direction of the RN, administers medications and provides treatments to students prescribed by a licensed health care provider with parental consent in accordance with established protocols and care plans.
• Identifies high‑risk students and liaises with school administrator and staff in the coordination of school‑based care and activities requiring health‑related support.
• Works closely with the School District Data Processors providing guidance and technical assistance in the identification of students that are non‑compliant with established immunization and health assessment requirements.
• Counsels parents on child‑specific health needs referring to health care provider or community agencies as needed.
• Conducts state‑mandated health screenings – vision, hearing and body‑mass‑index (BMI); may assist the RN in conducting state‑mandated scoliosis screenings. Provides follow‑up case management related to vision, hearing, and BMI.
• Liaises with parents and provides follow‑up for students failing scoliosis, vision and hearing and/or BMI screenings.
• Reviews and maintains student health records per established HCD guidelines.
• Serves as a health resource person to students, parents, guardians or foster parents and school personnel, supporting the RN.
• Provides health education sessions in cooperation with school staff and…