Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Edgecliff

Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Edgecliff (Immediate Opening)

Role overview:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides health services to students, conducts state-mandated screenings, maintains 100% immunization state compliance, and keeps accurate health records. The LPN leads the campus clinic on site for a campus with up to 1,600 students and promotes health education and preventative health practices. All clinic staff report to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO); medical and district compliance are directed to the Director of Health and Wellness.

LPNs are placed in the Academy, primarily serving K-5 students, with care for all students K-12 as needed.

• Health Services:
  Provide direct care using professional triage, basic care, and established school health protocols; manage the campus clinic independently; serve as a health advocate for students; notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care in emergencies; coordinate medication administration at school; implement procedures for mandatory screening programs; ensure immunization compliance per state requirements.
• Consultation:
  Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community; assess student problems and make referrals with collaboration from students, families, and professionals; participate in health-related school committees; support health-related IEP items; assist with recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse; conduct home visits as needed with principal approval; maintain regular communication with school leadership and health staff regarding health services issues.
• Administration:
  Collect and review immunization records; maintain physical and electronic records; manage clinic inventory and supplies; comply with federal/state rules and district health policies; report health and safety hazards as needed.
• Professional Development:
  Maintain LPN licensure and CPR/First Aid certification; stay current with state-approved vision, hearing, spinal, and AN health screening credentials; model professional conduct.

• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR
• Knowledge of diabetic care management
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and electronic file maintenance
• Ability to use laptops and software to develop databases and word processing
• Ability to track, enter, analyze, and monitor data
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Time management, prioritization, and goal-oriented execution

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• LVN or LPN licensure (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (required)
• Certification to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience in a health-related position (required)
• Experience with school-age children (preferred)
• Experience maintaining electronic health records (preferred)

• Maintain licensure and state certifications as required for LPN at all times

IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free Pre-K–12 public charter schools. IDEA is committed to helping all students reach college through a values-driven, high-performance culture.

• Compensation: hourly rate between $22.57 and $28.22 based on experience
• Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment
• Comprehensive benefits plan; significant portion of premium covered for base medical plan; subsidies for spouse/partner and children
• Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement (up to 50% up to $5,250/year, subject to discretion)
• Employer-paid mental/behavioral health services, additional wellness supports
• Other benefits include dental/vision, disability, life insurance, vacation, referral bonuses, professional development, relocation stipend if applicable

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. IDEA Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission or employment; inquiries regarding compliance with civil rights regulations may be directed to IDEA Human Resources.