Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Edinburg

Role Mission:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is primarily responsible for providing health services to students, conducting state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance, and maintaining accurate files. The LPN is responsible for leading the campus clinic on his/her own, serving a campus with up to 1,600 students enrolled. The school LPN is also responsible for promoting health education and preventative health practices for students.

All clinic staff report directly to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO). All medical and compliance for the district is directed to the Director of Health and Wellness.

LPNs will be placed in the Academy, primarily serving K-5 students, though care to all students K-12 will be offered.

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $21.29 for 0 years of experience and $26.62.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Knowledge of diabetic care management
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and electronic file maintenance skills
• Ability to use laptop and software to develop and populate databases and do word processing
• Ability to track, enter, analyze, and monitor data
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and execute toward goals

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• LVN or LPN licensure (required)
• Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (required)
• Certified by the state department of state health services 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.

• Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.
• Manage campus clinic independently which can serve up to 1,600 students.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• Ensure scholars are compliant with immunization per state requirements.

• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.
• Participate in health‑related school committees focused on student health and wellness.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health‑related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Participate in recognizing and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• Communicate regularly with the Assistant Principal of Operations, Regional Registered Nurse, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services staff,…