Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Length of assignment: 43
Shift: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Minimum guarantee: 00
Location: Federal Way, WA

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for supporting health care needs of students by performance of medical duties ordered by physician, which are developed and directed by the ESA School Nurse. Responsible for maintaining health records on all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Monitor specified medical/health care needs of students with special medical needs, and instruct
• students to the maximum ability of their independence
• Administer student medications and medical procedures as directed and requested by physicians.
• Administer first aid, per guidelines of Schools, client, and Department of Health (multi-colored flip chart) within scope of licensure.
• Assist with health screening; maintaining information log; recording results of screenings.
• Maintain confidentiality or provide medical information regarding students according to law and
• professional ethics guidelines.
• Will be assigned additional nursing duties as appropriate under the Nurse Practice Act and relevant
• WAC's.
• Serve as member of school health team of the District.
• The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Must have completed an educational program required by Washington State Registered Nurse licensure guidelines
• Washington State RN or LPN license

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with children with special health care needs and diverse populations

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background clearance
• Washington State RN or LPN License – maintained and renewed yearly
• CPR/First Aid Certification through either American Heart Association or client

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• School board policies and procedures
• Neurological/seizure protocol.
• Basic proficiency of standard computer software applications

ABILITY TO:

• Perform endotracheal or tracheostomy suctioning.
• Medication administration and documentation.
• Provide respiratory treatment and medication.
• Provide gastrostomy, colostomy, catheterization protocol and procedures.
• Provide blood glucose monitoring.
• Provide care for individuals with special needs and their care providers in a warm and confident manner.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with health care professionals and school staff.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

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Company Description

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

Company Description

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA