LVN Middle School

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Exempt Status: exemptReports to: Principal and District Lead NurseDept./School: Campus as assignedPrimary Purpose:Implement comprehensive program of health service for assigned campus that aligns with District program. Provide health services to students and staff. Promote health education andpreventative health practices for students and staff. Oversee the day to day needs of students; as related to health :Education/Certification:Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse License in the state of Texas from the State Board of Nurse ExaminersExperienced school nurse preferred Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct and record student vision hearing and spinal screeningsCertification by the Texas Department of State Health services to vision screen with a Spot Vision CameraBLS / CPR CertificationSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defectsStrong organizational communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to implement policies and proceduresAble to execute student plans of careBloodborne Pathogen TrainerEpi Pen TrainerExperience:Two years of nursing experience preferably in school nursingMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Nursing Services1. Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills the nursing process and established school health protocols.2. Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students.3. Serve as health advocate for students.4. Notify parent(s) / guardian(s) of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students until parent/guardian arrival.5. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy procedures and physician orders.6. Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening program conduct professional referrals when necessary.7. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings while maintaining communication with the District lead nurse.8. Evaluate faculty and staff as needed on health related 8. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.9. Educate faculty or staff as needed on health related topics 12. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual 13. Serve as health liaison between school physicians parents and community.14. Assess student health concerns and make appropriate referrals in conjunction with lead nurse with student teacher(s) parent(s) / guardian(s) and medical and health care professionals as needed.15. Participate as requested in Admission Review and Dismissal Committee crisis team and school committees and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and individual Health Plans (IHPs)16. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission and accompanied by the Lead Nurse and/or Campus Principal.17. Communicate regularly with principal Lead Nurse school counselor teachers parents food service and other staff regarding student health 16. Obtain review and evaluate student immunizations and notify appropriate individuals to maintain compliance.17. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required according to district policy.18. Request and properly maintain supplies and equipment needed for effective clinical 19. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Department of Health rule State Board of Education rule and board policy in health services area.20. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.21. Maintain confidentiality.22. Report potential health and safety hazards to Lead Nurse and/or 23. Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.24. Keep health clinic clean and Development25. Maintain certification in CPR vision and hearing screening and as a health screener.26. Model behavior that is professional ethical and Used:Thermometer blood pressure cuff audiometer otoscope sphygmomanometer vision screening equipment thermoscan basic clinic equipment personal computer and Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Reading ability to communicate effectively ( verbal and written ); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy procedures and dataPhysical Demands / Environmental Factors:Frequent standing walking stooping bending kneeling pulling pushing lifting carrying moving small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other office / clinic equipmentMay be required to lift and transfer students / staff to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with disabilities; occasional district-wide travel occasional state-wide travel; biologicalexposure to bacteria viruses and communicable foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.