Licensed Practical Nurses; LPN Job Cahokia area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

DESIRED SKILLS

A. Proficient in communication skills with students, parents, and staff
B. Ability to demonstrate good judgments in decision-making
C. Ability to analyze problem situations and to develop appropriate action

REPORTS TO

The school health aide reports to the Activity Director or his/her designee

SUPERVISES

All designated nurses and students

JOB GOAL

Exercise a high degree of initiative and professional judgment in providing school nursing services while working within the established framework of the federal and state regulations and also local school district policies. In addition, you will oversee the operation of district nurses, and providing leadership and supervision for the health aid department.

Major Duties

Assist with development and implementation of health-related policies and procedures

Coordinate all district health services and programs

Arrange for CPR recertification program for all nurses

Coordinate the in service training for nurses

Coordinate the training for newly hired and substitute nurses

Coordinate the Blood Pathogens program

Schedule and conduct meetings with nursing staff

Order district-wide nursing supplies

Order supplies, materials and equipment

Consult with physicians as needed

Maintain the health services procedure manual, incorporating all new state recommendations and mandates

Preform all duties of a school nurse

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Certificate of Child Health
Annual review of all kindergarten, fifth grade, ninth grade, and special education students' health examinations and record necessary information from the health examination to the child's permanent cumulative folder
Review all new students' health examinations entering the school district
Identify students in special education with no grade assignment who need a physical examination as mandated by law
Complete necessary reports on physical examinations and file with the Illinois State Board of Education
Identify students who are not in compliance with the requirements prescribed in Section 122, 27-28.1 of the School Code of Illinois
Notify appropriate principals of the students' immunity status
Compile immunity data on all students and report to the Illinois State Board of Education
Record all immunizations on each student's cumulative record
Maintain a list of students for each school who are not properly immunized against the following diseases:
a. Measles e. Diphtheria
b. Rubella f. Tetanus
c. Mumps g. Pertussis
d. Polio
Monitor students' progress with immunization schedule
Monitor and notify parents when boosters are needed
Enter students health records in skyward
Member of Concussion Team
School contact leader for the concussion team
Confirm all sports physicals are current.
Organize onsite health and sports physicals
Responsible for creating and maintaining school concussion procedures
Responsible for keeping office visit log
B. Assessment
Plans and carries out appraisal activities to assess the health status of students in regard to their health needs and problems
Assesses health problems through observations, interviews, and analysis of records
Acts as a liaison between school, student, parent, and physician regarding the pupil's health status when under a physician's care
Informs the family of the need for periodic health examinations of their children (both physical and dental), and assists in providing a standardized method of recording these findings
Makes arrangements for and assists with physical examinations when provided by the school
Supervises and plans for vision and hearing screening programs and follow‑up health care of the child suspected of a hearing or vision impairment
Plans with parents for improving the health of school children and youth
Analyzes the nurse's responsibilities in relation to the…