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 FunctionsAdministers first aid, medications and specialized medical treatments (e.g. suctioning, catheterization, tube feeding, stoma care, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary care for injured, ill, medically fragile and/or medically complex children.Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. parents, health care providers, therapists, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of 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.Communicates consistently with supervising Registered Nurse for the purpose of ensuring all important information is exchanged and communicated.Follows health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of providing necessary care or students with chronic health conditions and/or accommodation requirements.Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g. health history care plans, referrals, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of providing necessary care for their immediate health care needs and initiating follow-up care as may be indicated.Performs mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions to obtain appropriate care for injured, ill, medically fragile, and/or medically complex children.Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing parent/guardian with direction and support to seek and secure required follow-up treatment and services.Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. life-threatening falls, allergic reactions, adverse medication results, acute trauma, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate and immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.Other FunctionsPerforms other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job Requirements: Minimum QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and 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.ResponsibilityResponsibilities 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.Work EnvironmentThe 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 TestingNone SpecifiedCertificates and LicensesCPR/First Aid CertificateUnrestricted/Unencumbered Missouri LPN licenseContinuing Educ./TrainingMaintains Certificates and/or LicensesClearancesCriminal Background ClearanceFLSA StatusNon Exempt