Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Nurse - LPNThe job of Nurse - LPN is done for the purpose of assessing the health needs of students and implementing individualized health care plans under the direction of physicians by monitoring student health care plans; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured students, conducting mandated health screenings; and identifying health issues for referral to appropriate parties for treatment and follow-up.Essential functions include:Administering first aid, medications and specialized medical treatments for necessary care for injured, ill, medically fragile and/or medically complex children.Assessing situations involving students' safety, abuse and other health related issues for identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.Collaborating with parents, health care providers, therapists, public agencies, etc. for promoting and/or securing student health services; advising need-to-know parties of changes in student health status, providing health related information and/or complying with legal requirements.Communicating consistently with supervising Registered Nurse for ensuring all important information is exchanged and communicated.Following health care plans for students with health problems for providing necessary care or students with chronic health conditions and/or accommodation requirements.Maintaining student's confidential files and records for providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.Monitoring students referred for illness and/or injury for providing necessary care for their immediate health care needs and initiating follow-up care as may be indicated.Performing mandated screenings for referring medical conditions to obtain appropriate care for injured, ill, medically fragile, and/or medically complex children.Referring students requiring additional medical attention for providing parent/guardian with direction and support to seek and secure required follow-up treatment and services.Reporting health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies for maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.Responding to emergency medical situations for ensuring appropriate and immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job requirements: minimum qualifications.Knowledge, skills and abilities are required to perform basic math, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; pediatric and family nursing practices; community health concepts; and pertinent policies, codes, regulations and/or laws.Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; handling hazardous materials/waste; operating equipment used in clinical setting; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications (Microsoft, Adobe, etc.); and preparing and maintaining accurate records.Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; dealing with distraught, angry or hostile individuals; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is required.Education: Community College and/or Vocational School degree with study in job related area with an emphasis in Community college, hospital, technical and/or vocational school Licensed Practical Nurse degree.Required Testing None SpecifiedCertificates and Licenses CPR/First Aid Certificate Unrestricted/ Unencumbered Missouri LPN licenseContinuing Educ./Training Maintains Certificates and/or LicensesClearances Criminal Background ClearanceFLSA Status Non Exempt