LPN

LPN Position

Type of position: Hourly; 10-month Hours may vary based on program needs

Reports to: Building Principals, immediate supervisor

Salary: $27.00/hr (starting salary for new hires)

Qualifications: Required • Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Preferred • Current CPR certification • Minimum of two years nursing experience • Experience working with students with multiple handicaps • Clerical and computer experience

Position summary: The LPN assists with students' daily routine health care, medications, treatments, episodic and first aid care and manages the school's Health Services Office, under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse (LSN). Will provide more individualized and potentially complex medical cares to student(s) Includes supporting student(s) in classroom settings, monitoring medical needs as well as educational supports as directed by teacher/case manager

Essential duties: Manage site Health Services Office Maintain confidentiality in all areas related to students Report students with repeated symptoms/problems/incidents of communicable disease to LSN Assists the LSN in obtaining required verification of immunizations Maintains continual communication with LSN regarding health office occurrences or changes to student health information Accurately complete/maintain a variety of records, including services to students with IEPs Assists with routine assessments, refers all findings to the LSN Attends required district, building, or nursing meetings and trainings Will provide more individualized and potentially complex medical cares to student(s) Handle written/verbal communications with parents and ISD742 staff in a professional manner Dispense medication and provide treatment as prescribed, this may include suctioning, tube feeding, checking blood pressure, catheterization, auscultation, and otoscopic exams Provide first aid as needed Other duties as assigned

Physical factors: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)