Itinerant School Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Position: Itinerant School Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Talladega County Schools

Talladega, Alabama 35161

P O S I T I O N G U I D E

POSITION:
Itinerant School Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

REPORTS TO:

Principal

Supervising Registered Nurse

JOB GOAL:
To support student success by providing health education, health care assessment, intervention and follow-up for all children in the school setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Alabama Board of Nursing.

* Ability to attend required professional development as necessary to renew professional nursing license through the Alabama Board of Nursing. This continuing education should be related to school nursing and/or school health fields.

* Three to five years' experience in school nursing, public health, education or pediatrics preferred.

* Current CPR and Medication Assistant Training. (This could be obtained soon after employment).

* Ability and experience 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, staff and community.

* Ability to work independently and collaborate with community partners.

* Capable and willing to assist in planning, organizing and implementing a school health program for the school.

* Ability to coordinate the implementation of health policies and procedures for the school system.

* Current and complete application on file.

* Approved background check conducted by Fieldprint.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Works under the supervision of the designated licensed registered nurse.

* Assists in planning, implementing and monitoring a comprehensive school health program.

* Serves as a resource person for students with health needs.

* Reports suspected child neglect/abuse in accord with State Law.

* Assists with maintenance and monitoring of school health records.

* Assists with planning and implementing health education programs for students, staff and parents.

* Consults with other health care providers as appropriate (physicians and public health officials).

* Maintains system of inventory for medical supplies and equipment.

* Provides staff development relevant to health needs of students.

* Assists teachers in obtaining materials and resources to enhance school health education programs.

* Monitors health needs of students.

* Schedules home visits as appropriate.

* Provides medical treatment of health problem within the scope of nursing practice.

* Assists in developing and implementing a plan for responding to emergencies and disasters.

* Coordinates health screenings.

* Actively participates on LEA Interdisciplinary teams such as Problem Solving Teams (PST), Individual Education Program Committees (IEP's) and 504 teams for students with special health needs.

* Interprets medical and nursing findings for school personnel.

* Assists in developing and implementing school health policies and guidelines such as medicine administration, communicable disease and crisis management.

* Monitors compliance with immunization laws.

* Assesses and manages communicable health problems in the school population such a head lice, scabies and impetigo.

* Collaborates with other school personnel, parents and care givers to meet health, developmental and educational needs of students.

* Participates in professional development in the school nursing profession.

* Honors code of confidentiality with students and families.

* Works with other nurses in the school system when applicable.

* Maintains required records. Compiles and submits periodic reports and evaluations regarding status of program within assigned school(s).

* Operates only under the Alabama Board of Nursing Guidelines.

* Performs other appropriate duties as may be assigned.

* Uphold and enforce Talladega County Board of Education policy.

EVALUATION:
Evaluation will be completed by supervisor as outlined for support

staff in the Talladega County Board of Education policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 days - 7 ½ hour work day