LPN

Position Title: Program-based LPNClassification: ExemptPosition Type: Full time (204 days) Salary Schedule: Related Service Providers Salary Schedule*Introductory Period: 90 daysReports To: School NurseSummary/Objective: The Classroom/Program-based LPN provides health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning in the individual students. Promote an optimal level of wellness of students and staff by providing preventative health services to facilitate the students and staffs optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development.Essential Functions/Duties: Provide medical interventions, such as medication administration, care to ill children and first aid to injured students.Maintain appropriate medical records database.Work with medical providers and families and to obtain and maintain student health information.Provide required medical records and information to district nurses.Work with the Program Supervisor or classroom staff to develop classroom and student safety plans.Assist in the development of student health care plans.Interface with family members and providers regarding student medical issues.Provide resources for and deliver health education to students and staff.Ensure confidentiality of student health related records and documents.Participate in team meetings, as appropriate.Ensure proper infection control procedures and equipment are in place. Level of Accessibility: Level TwoCompetency: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skills required to perform responsibilities effectively.Skills required to maintain clinical competence and licensure.Effective interpersonal, oral and written skills.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.Travel: This position requires frequent travel.*Rate/Salary is determined by educational degree and years of experience.