School Nurse (K-8)

The ideal start date for this role is immediately at KIPP Impact Academy (rd Street) 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the direction of the licensed Registered Nurse (RN) provides practical nursing services to students on the KIPP Jacksonville campus. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for leading the campus clinic with support from the school-based operations teams. The LPN attends to student health needs administers medications according to physicians orders supports vaccination documentation and creates a welcoming environment in the schools clinic. The LPN is required to adhere to all school health policies and procedures in accordance with the Florida Statutes and School Health Services Manual.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Maintains the functionality of the school health room/ clinic to effectively service the health needs of students on campus
• Provides basic first aid and attends to student health needs as indicated in the School Health Services Manual
• Performs routine and prescribed invasive and non-invasive procedures not limiting to gastric tube feedings glucose monitoring other complex medication procedures
• Identifies and monitors student health information through needs assessments screenings (Hearing/Vision BMI Scoliosis) exams observations etc.
• Distributes/ administers prescription and non-prescription medication to students in accordance with applicable laws and directives following guidelines described in school health policy manual
• Properly documents and maintains appropriate medical records logs indices and schedules on daily and school year diagnoses procedures treatments monitoring adverse reactions and notifications; Ensure records are compliant within timely manner of student enrollment and throughout school year (i.e. Immunizations and Physicals)
• Collaborate interventions in conjunction with Registered Nurse other health and education team members to implement practices to keep students healthy and prevent further disability; collaborate with school interdisciplinary team to conduct and implement Individualized Health Care Plans and Education Plans (IHP and IEP)
• Serves as a health liaison between students parents teachers school administration and other school staff in understanding and coping with a students health needs and condition so that they may be able to attend school
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPENSATION

• The starting salary range for this role is $40000 - $45000
• This role is paid on a year round schedule similar to teachers but has school holidays and summer vacation in the schedule
• Free individual health benefits (including medical dental and vision)***
• Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance***
• 403b retirement program with a company match**
  *** subject to change school year to school year

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Florida State Board of Nursing; OR graduate from a School of Practical Nursing meeting requirements of the Florida State Board of Nursing with authorization from the Florida State Board of Nursing to practice as an LPN in accordance with Florida Statutes.
• Must maintain the same during employment. The licensure should be held prior to employment
• CPR certification and maintenance of certification during the employment from one of the following organizations: American Heart Association Military Training Network American Red Cross or American Academy of Pediatrics. CPR certification must be obtained prior to employment

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of principles and techniques of practical nursing
• Working knowledge of clinic procedures instruments equipment and the use of medication administration
• Knowledge of childhood illnesses
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications
• Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to administer medications and treatments adjusting to the students condition
• Ability to initiate appropriate emergency measures
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students parents and other staff members
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of nursing experience in children health services and/ or school-based nursing experience  OR
• 1 years pediatric experience

Additional Information :

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  Link here:  youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:

1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and

2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about this position please email Jessica at  Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time