Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - School Nursing - Part Time

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt, Part-time: 2 Days Per Week: 8.5 Hours Per Day

Reports To:
Director of Health Services
Building Principal

Job Goal:
The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by protecting the health status of children by identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health related barrier to the learning process. The major focus of school health services is the prevention of illness and disability, health promotion, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is prepared and uniquely qualified in preventative health, health assessment and referral procedures.

Performance Responsibilities:

Direct Nursing Care Activities as delegated by Director of Health Services or RN:

Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children

Provides health assessments and documents appropriately

Develops and implements Individualized Health Plan (s) as directed

Develops and implements Emergency Action Plan (s) as directed

Collects, maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data of children

Participates as the health team specialist on the PST team to develop the Individual Education Plan and 504 Plans

Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases

Administers medications according to district guidelines, providing medication delegation training to staff

Maintains confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA guidelines

Recommends provisions for a safe school environment

Provides health education, and Coordinates school and community health activities

Maintains data/reports outlined in the Health Services Manual

Acts as a role model and resource person for staff

Provides professional, respectful, and compassionate care to students, parents, staff and community; demonstrate flexibility in meeting challenging needs

Provides health counseling for staff and supports employee wellness programs

Supports and follows district policies, procedures, and guidelines

Attend health services professional development meetings

Screens students according to screening guidelines, enters data and follows referral/case management protocols

Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Health Services

Direct Education and Assistive Activities:

Participates in educational health programs/presentations/screenings

Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary

Alerts teachers/staff to special needs of individual students

Collaborates with FSL's, counselors, and principals to identify and solve problems

Collaborates with Nutrition Services for special nutritional needs of students

Collaborates with transportation for the safe transportation of students.

Terms of Employment:
The Licensed Practical Nurse will be employed for a nine (9) -month position. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Health Services and the Principal, using the Independence School District School Nurse Performance Evaluation form.

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