LPN

Itinerant Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)The Itinerant Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing basic medical attention to students and assessing their well-being. S/he will provide direct nursing services and health related training to district staff and students.Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with the supervising RN to identify students with routine or special health care needs or procedures and follows the plan of care developed through collaboration with the supervising RN, health care prescriber and parentsIn collaboration with the supervising RN, gathers all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for students with health care needsCommunicate effectively and in a timely manner to the supervising RN in order to keep health care plans current and accurateFollow procedures established to notify the System Head RN of expected or unexpected absencesProvide direct nursing services, which include the administration of medications following all criteria in the Medication Curriculum developed by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Board of NursingProvide nursing care services as directed by the prescriber for students who require specialized procedures, such as:gastric tube insertion, replacement, and feedingurinary catheterization, clean and sterileadministration of injectable medicationsadministration of rectal or vaginal medicationstracheotomy care, including suctioninginvasive procedures or techniquessterile proceduresreceipt of verbal or telephone orders from a licensed prescriberDocument all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established protocolsCompile required departmental and/or state reports accurately before scheduled deadlinesAssist in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schoolsAdminister first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policiesAssist teachers with health education programs as directed by the supervising RNPerform nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of NursingPerform screening procedures as directed by the supervising RNServe as a health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family and communityReport potential or current school health/safety/abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the Principal and supervising RNMaintain privacy and confidentialityAssist the supervising RN in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the school health office as assignedPerform other duties as assigned by the Nurse CoordinatorQualifications:Current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical NurseClinical nursing experience with school age children in the hospital, community health or a pediatric clinic desiredAbility to communicate professionally and effectively with the supervising RN, administration, parents, faculty and studentsMust possess a current CPR certification (this may be obtained after employment)Must possess a current and valid driver's licenseSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may requireApplication Requirements:Completed Application (HireTrue)Resume (uploaded to application)Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)*Please ensure all information is current within a 6 month period*Physical Requirements:Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.Revised: March 2026