Licensed Practical Nurse; BES Job Fayette area,Alabama USA,Nursing

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Supervised by/

Reports to:

Head Nurse and School Principal FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt JOB GOAL:

To provide school health services to students and serve as a liaison between the school, the medical community, and other agencies involved in the health and welfare of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse from the Alabama Board of Nursing (An official transcript from a College/University is required)
Ability to attend required professional development as necessary to renew practical nursing license through the Alabama Board of Nursing. This continuing education should be related to school nursing and/or school health fields
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Experience and ability to work effectively with all ages, but particularly with the school-age population
Proficient at organizational and goal-setting skills
Valid Alabama driver’s license
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively with students, parents, and staff
Such alternatives as the Board may deem acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assumes responsibility for carrying out the Fayette County School health program in assigned schools

Demonstrates expertise and experience in detecting and assessing student health problems

Consults with other health professionals or refers students, families, and school staff to others when additional expertise is required

Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No.

Promotes the maintenance of health and the prevention of illness and injury of students based on the nursing process, which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment and evaluation of students to actual and potential health problems

Provides practical nursing services for students and/or staff which include case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provision of care, and execution of medical regimens including administration of medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist under the direction of the registered nurse

Assumes responsibility of notifying administration(s) of inappropriate and/or unsafe performance of health services for students by school staff

Provides information to unlicensed personnel performing specialized nursing services, such as medication administration in accordance with the Alabama Nurse Practice Act and as appropriate for specific needs of the individual students

Identifies students enrolled or who plan to enroll in school that require or will require health care services at school

Develops and implements individual health care plans and individual emergency plans for students with special health care needs in collaboration with student families, staff, and health care providers

Serves as case manager for students with identified health needs and assists with the care of any student with special needs

Honors code of confidentiality with students and families and teach school staff the importance of confidentiality in addressing student health needs

Promotes importance of and assists families in obtaining appropriate health care for their children

Interprets medical and nursing findings for instructional staff, administrator(s), and families as appropriate to the needs for students for educational success and optimal health status.

Consults with and serves as a resource for staff and administrator(s)

Implements and/or supervises health program activities such as vision, hearing, spinal, height, weight, asthma, immunizations, medication administration and documentation, immunization, assessment and follow-up, tube-feeding, and other invasive procedures

Identifies existing and/or potential health and/or safety problems in the school environment and reports them to the registered nurse, principal or other appropriate personnel

Monitors compliance with immunization law

Assesses and manages communicable health problems in the school population such as head lice, scabies, impetigo and infectious diseases

Demonstrates and teaches staff and students the importance and techniques of infection control measures including hand washing education and the practice of universal precautions as needed

Participates in faculty activities and staff development when possible

Visits students and families in the home environment to assess, detect and manage health concerns and problems as needed

Serves as a liaison in health-related matters…