Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Some of the job responsibilities include: Actively monitor the student in school environments, including the classroom, playground, and special classes Manage and monitor student g-tube feeding Monitor the student for seizure-like episodes Manage student medical record keeping in accordance with district procedures Assist the student with activities of daily living and personal hygiene Starting Salary: $39,579.00 - $50,589.00 based on years of experience Hourly Rate: $34.40 - $43.97 Hours: 7:40 am - 2:35 pm

Supervisor: Building Administrator

Employee Group: EMESPA

Licensing Requirements: Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License and Healthcare Provider AED/CPR Certification

Essential Functions

• Provides direct professional nursing services to students which include but may not be limited to naso-tracheo suctioning, tracheotomy care, gastric tube care and feedings, urinary tract catheterization, and medication administration.
• Implements health care and emergency health plans.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of the education program for students under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned staff member(s).
• Assists in the direct supervision of students under the supervision, of and as directed by, the assigned staff member(s) as necessary and directed.
• Maintains medical equipment and supplies as appropriate.
• Assists with self-help (i.e. feeding, life skills, personal hygiene activities, diapering, toileting) and other health related services for the purpose of providing necessary supports.
• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.
• Participates in meetings, training programs and in-service sessions as required.
• Communicates effectively with school nurse, teacher(s), and family/guardian regarding health information as necessary.
• Documents pertinent health information and facilitates accommodations as required to meet the medical needs of the student(s).
• Supplements the work of the assigned staff member(s) including, but not limited to, all required paperwork, organization of classroom, and supervision and support of students.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Job Requirements Specific skill and knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Federal, state, and district policies, regulations and laws pertaining to job functions.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Business appropriate grammar and punctuation in English.
• Reading and spoken fluency and comprehension in English.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Safety practices.
• Operation of standard office equipment and computers.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Maintaining high standards of confidentiality.
• Communicating tactfully and courteously with diverse groups.
• Effectively presenting information in one-to-one and group situations.
• Working independently, staying focused on tasks, and assuming responsibility for assigned projects and duties.
• Making sound decisions on the basis of available information.

Specific physical ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Moving up to 50 pounds (pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying)
• Sitting, standing, walking
• Completing tasks using fine finger dexterity
• Utilizing computer keyboards and screens to enter, retrieve, and transform information or data.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.