Licensed Practical Nurse LPN) School Nurse

Department:
Coordinated School Health / School Nursing Services

Reports To:

Nurse Supervisor / Director of Coordinated School Health

Work Setting:
Daycare and school-age educational settings

Employment Status:
As assigned by Lauderdale County Schools

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School Nurse provides safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate nursing services to children 6 weeks to 18 and until 21 for special needs children. Working under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and within the LPN scope of practice, the nurse supports student health, promotes a safe learning environment, responds to illness and injury, administers authorized medications, maintains required documentation, and communicates with parents/guardians, school personnel, and healthcare providers as appropriate.

Candidates must successfully pass a background check. Please note that any job offer extended will be contingent upon the results of both TBI and DCS background checks. The $39 fee is the applicant's responsibility and is non-refundable, payable upon the fingerprinting appointment.