School Nurse (LPN)

School Nurse (LPN)

Under general supervision provides nursing care, school-related nursing care coordination, health education, health counseling, health promotion and case finding in the school setting for the purpose of enabling students to participate fully in their educational program.

Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information. Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required. Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.

Provides quality health services for students to help assure a school environment that supports a free and appropriate public education for all students. This is accomplished by: maintaining current knowledge of school district policies, school nursing practice standards, laws and regulations that govern nursing practice in South Carolina and other federal and state statutes governing school health services practices gathers data needed to develop and monitor nursing care plans for meeting the special health care needs of specific students using the nursing process to provide care for students who present with acute health needs administering medications as prescribed by students' health care practitioners providing prescribed treatments and health procedures assisting with toileting and diaper changing when necessary using concepts related to continuous quality improvement to enhance the health services that are being provided Promotes parent and community involvement to support positive health and educational outcomes for students. This is accomplished by: participating in relevant school and/ or community activities maintaining knowledge of community referral options serving as a liaison between parents and community resources facilitating the use of effective communication methods between and among individuals involved in a student's care Maintains accurate records and reports according to school district policies and procedures to meet legal and funding requirements. This is accomplished by: promptly documenting services provided using school district required forms and documentation methods organizing work flow to meet specified reporting deadlines Promotes wellness in the school setting to minimize absences by students and school personnel. This is accomplished by: assessing student compliance with immunization requirements monitoring compliance with the SC DHEC Exclusion Lists and district exclusion policies screening, referral, and follow-up based on the SC DHEC School Screening Recommendations educating students, school personnel, and parent/ guardians regarding optimal health practices through individual consultations, school newsletters, presentations at school meetings (e.g. faculty meetings, PTA/ PTO meetings) and use of other district communication systems Maintains confidentiality of personally identifiable data on students and staff. Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development. Performs other job-related duties as assigned