Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN- Pool

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Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Candidate Pool ) and

Requisition r:
104339

Close Date:11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit:
Health Services )

Site:
Davis Center (0001)

FTE
TBD
; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:
AFSCME(29)

Salary Range: $29.19-$39.40

Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
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This posting serves to collect an applicant pool for future Licensed Practical Nurse positions for the  school year. Positions may be full or part time. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by someone from the hiring team when there are positions available.

Under general supervision, Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic public school nursing services in the examination and treatment of patients; as well as promote, maintain and restore good health at Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) facilities. Incumbents provide nursing care to students and participate in the health program for the general school population; including students with physically handicapping conditions. Additionally, incumbents administer medications to students by nebulizer, gastrostomy tube, or rectal valium;

maintain current files of student emergency cards; assist with vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening of students; assist with daily routine care of students who have a physical handicap; and perform lab work to test blood sugar.

Provides nursing services within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.

• Follows protocols, procedures and written care plans to administer medications and treatments;delivers first aid and episodic care under the delegation and guidance of the licensed school nurse.
• Utilizes physical assessment skills such as lung auscultation, monitoring of vital signs, and nursing observation skills to determine student health status and take appropriate action.
• Participates in plan-of-care for students with special or chronic health needs to include nursing care for medically fragile or technology dependent students.
• Provides ongoing observations and communication in regard to student’s health condition and response to plan-of-care to the licensed school nurse, teacher and parent/guardian.
• Follows District and State protocols/procedures to ensure infection control practices are maintained.
• Follows communicable disease protocols/procedures including prevention, tracking and follow-up.
• Assists with vision, hearing and growth screenings following District and State guidelines as requested by the licensed school nurse or per parent/teacher request.
• Participates as a member of the Site Emergency Response Team to prepare for and respond to emergency situations.
• Maintains accurate and complete health records for students and enters data into the Electronic Pupil Health Record.
• Participates in special education time studies and appropriately logs IEP nursing services for reimbursement.
• Maintains inventory of first aid supplies and equipment; re-orders supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, andMPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Other duties or tasks may…