Licensed Practical Nurse (1:1 for Special Education)
Licensed Practical Nurse (1:1 for Special Education)
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Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (1:1 for Special Education)
Terms of Employment: 175 days
Pay Grade: 115 (175 days)
Job Summary
To provide student-specific health services and leadership in establishing safe nursing care to children in a school setting consistent with Board of Nursing regulations and local School Board policy. Work with a specific child or children to meet their medical needs during the school day.
Essential Duties
- Understands the students medical condition health care plan and specific needs.
- Monitors and assesses the students health status identifying changes in signs or symptoms and responding with appropriate interventions.
- Administers medications and performs physician-ordered procedures under the supervision of a registered school nurse seeking clarification when necessary.
- Provides daily medical care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) throughout the school day and if required during transportation to and from school.
- Performs physical assessments (e.g. vital signs) provides first aid emergency care and chronic condition management.
- Maintains accurate documentation health records and confidentiality.
- Collaborates and communicates with the supervising registered nurse school staff parents/guardians and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
- Participates in the development implementation and review of the students health care plan.
- Maintains a safe clean and organized care environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or the Supervisor of Health Services.
Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health
Professionals and experience as a licensed practical nurse. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Nurse Supervisor or School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods; exhibit manual dexterity hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend stoop climb stairs walk and reach overhead.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Licensed Practical Nurse (1-on-1) will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Health Services Principal or appropriate administrator. Bedford County Public Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Employment Type
Full-Time
