Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

SUBSTITUTE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Reports To:

OSS Administrator

Bargaining Unit:

PSE

Department:

Salary Schedule:

24/25 90 % Schedule A, Step A-Specialist Positions

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

$27.14

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date:

Hours per Day:

varies

Revised Date:

Days per Year:

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments:
The substitute Licensed Practical Nurse will fill in for absent employees as needed. Within the roles of substitute Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children while being part of a wonderful, supportive team. We look forward to receiving your complete, online application!

Summary:

We are seeking qualified applicants for the Substitute License Practical Nurse position to provide coverage for absent License Practical Nurses throughout the school district.

Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments under the direction of a certified school nurse (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children;
• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children;
• Assesses situations involving students' safety and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements;
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements;
• Conducts age-appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. health education, nutritional workshops, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans;
• Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements;
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention;
• Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident
• reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards;
• Monitors students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level;
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care;
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge;
• Prepares documentation (e.g. student health history, current health status, immunization reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and/or complying with mandated requirements and professional guidelines;
• Provides training and/or orientation on a variety of health-related subjects or policies (e.g. disaster preparedness, health education, medication management, substance abuse, growth, and development, food allergies, STDs, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel;
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services;
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines;
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the…