Dothan City Schools-LPN/RN School Nurses-Anticipated

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

This is a 9-month position. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and must meet all current and applicable local, state, and federal licensing requirements for Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing and any certifications based on school requirements. A detailed job description is attached.

A nurse that protects and promotes student health. Ability to work alone and with others. Ability to communicate with parents, physicians, care givers, staff, and the community. Experience with students with acute and chronic health conditions. Ability to make decisions and act in an emergency situation competently. Provide first aid care, administer medications, formulate care plans, assess and document proficiently. Experience with various health screenings. Experience or capability to educate and train.

Qualifications:

1. Current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2. Clinical nursing experience with school age children in the hospital, community health or a pediatric clinic is desired.
2. Clinical nursing skills necessary to provide safe care to students with special health care needs.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the supervising RN, administration, parents, faculty and students.
4. Possess current CPR certification (this may be obtained after employment).

Salary Level: ALSDE Nursing Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Health Services/ Supervising RN/Principal

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates 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 parents.
2. In collaboration with the supervising RN, gathers all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for students with health care needs.
3. Communicates effectively and in a timely manner to the supervising RN to keep health care plans current and accurate.
4. Follows procedures established to notify the System Head RN of expected or unexpected absences.
5. Provides 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 Nursing.
6. Provides nursing care services as directed by the prescriber for students who require specialized procedures, such as:

• gastric tube insertion, replacement, and feedings
• urinary catheterization, clean and sterile
• administration of injectable medications
• administration of rectal or vaginal medications
• tracheotomy care, including suctioning invasive procedures
• techniques sterile procedures
• receipt of verbal or telephone orders from a licensed prescriber

• Documents all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established protocols.
• Compiles required departmental and/or state reports accurately before scheduled deadlines.
• Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools.
• Administer first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policies.
• Assist teachers with health education programs as directed by the supervising RN.
• Performs nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Perform screening procedures as directed by the supervising RN.
• Serve as a health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family and community.
• Report potential or current school health/safety/abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the Principal and supervising RN.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality in accordance with The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Assists the supervising RN in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the school health office as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Student Services Director and/or Head Nurse.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of public health nursing.
2. Ability to observe students for development and health patterns in making a nursing judgment and diagnosis.
3. Ability to implement plans for students with chronic health problems and coordinate the administration of medication within state law and Board policies.
4. Skill in listening, speaking and writing.
5. Ability to work with school personnel, parents, children and agencies.
6. Ability to communicate with the public, staff members, students, parents, administrators and other contact persons.
7. Ability to organize and plan to maximize use of available time.
8. Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.
9. Ensure adherence to good safety standards.
10. Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
11. Model and maintain high ethical standards.
12. Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
13. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high intensive work environment.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Source: Dothan City Schools, Dothan, Alabama