Itinerant School Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Itinerant School Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Talladega County Schools

Talladega, Alabama 35161

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