School LPN

Position

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a School LPN to work at a facility in DeLand, FL. These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $18 / hour

• W2

To appraise, protect and promote the health of the students at assigned school(s) within the scope of practice.

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code
• Two (2) years pediatric, public health, or school health experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or related field
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver's License agrees to acquire a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately
• Ability to exhibit skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing treatments, such as skilled care nursing procedures
• Ability to teach selected students selected procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health issues
• Ability to communicate clearly with parents, physicians, other health care workers, faculty and school administrators
• Ability to communicate with students on their cognitive level
• Ability to assist in the provision of health assessments
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of health plans

• Identify, evaluate and assess health problems and concerns.
• Coordinate any necessary routine medical interventions needed.
• Provide nursing care and physician ordered treatments, procedures and medications to designated students.
• Maintain effective and productive operation of designated health room and/or treatment sites, including clinic supplies.
• Assist in the management of all cases of health problem referrals.
• Function as a health education resource person to school faculty and staff.
• Provide, maintain, and interpret student health records.
• Attend student staffings and participate in individual educational plans as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing documentation of all nursing care, treatments, procedures and medications.
• Provide health related in-service programs to school personnel when appropriate.
• Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.
• Attend appropriate seminars, workshops and continuing educational programs related to school health and school nursing practice for professional improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Nursing Supervisor

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (phone number removed) and ask to speak with Cameron Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM MT).