LPN, School Nurse - KIPP Columbus

divh2School Nurse Position At Kipp Columbus/h2pThis position serves as a school nurse at KIPP Columbus, a school enrolling children pre-k to grade 12. The LPN will work in one of the four clinics at KIPP schools. This position schedule is similar to a teaching schedule. You will work Monday-Friday from August to the end of May, traditional school hours and will be off over summer (June July)./ph3Job Description/h3pProvides technical nursing care, administers medication and assists with patient assessments and care planning under the supervision of a registered nurse./ph3Essential Functions/h3ulliAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice provider./liliMonitors patients vital signs and records their medical histories./liliAssists physicians and registered nurses in performing medical procedures./liliProvides emotional support and education to patients and their families./liliMaintains accurate and up-to-date medical records./liliCollaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans./li/ulh3Education Requirement/h3pGraduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing, required./ph3Licensure Requirement/h3pLicensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio, required./ph3Certifications/h3pBLS, required./ph3Skills/h3ulliBasic written and verbal communication skills./liliDemonstrated competence in specified nursing care./liliPositive, effective, and age appropriate interaction skills with patient/family, physicians and other health care team member./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/h3pOCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Squat/kneel/ppFREQUENTLY: Problem solving, Sitting, Standing, Walking/ppCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near/ppThe above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet/p/div