LPN School Health Nurse/PRN (Tipton County)

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in the development of plans for health-related issues in the school environment, as well as performing healthcare procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in the development of plans for health-related issues in the school environment, as well as performing healthcare procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Interacts with Memphis City Schools students, staff, and parents, Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, Community resources such as American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, etc., Community Centers, Community Churches, Physicians and clinics. Interacts with Associates in the Partnership, Le Bonheur Education Department, LEAD, Le Bonheur Center for Children and Parents, Physicians, and Nursing Department. Education/Formal Training Requirements Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Nursing Work Experience Requirements Required - Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) 1-3 years Preferred - Community environment Preferred - Pediatric Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to assess health and safety needs of students and/or faculty with direction and RN supervision. Demonstrates effective communication skills, written and verbal. Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Ability to commute to different sites throughout the day. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Powered by SonicJobs (an advertiser on College Recruiter). By applying, you consent to share your data with SonicJobs and the employer. College Recruiter or SonicJobs does not store or use your application data beyond facilitating the application. See Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at us/terms-conditions