Licensed Practical Nurse - 2024-2025

Job Title:             Licensed Practical Nurse

Location:             School Based

Pay Grade:          Unified Salary Scale U130

Work Calendar:    200 Days

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Building Administrator and School Nurse and with direction from one or more teachers, the Licensed Practical Nurse works closely with one or several pupils who are identified as having specific medical needs. The Licensed Practical Nurse may also assist in health screenings, immunization clinics, and daily clinic activities.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the School Nurse

• Assist with daily student health care needs under direction of the school nurse.
• Assist with hygiene and personal care needs of students.
• Provide emergency care and first responder services in conjunction with the school nurse.
• Collaborate with staff in planning the student’s education program and corresponding health services needs plan.
• Assist with health treatments as requested/trained by the school nurse.
• Participate in annual training of medication administration, diabetes education, asthma and allergy and worker’s compensation.
• Assist school nurse with documentation, health office and other clerical functions.

Provide assistance to the students

• Assist with daily activities of living to include transporting of students in order to support IEP/504, IHCP and classroom activities.
• Perform vision and hearing, and scoliosis screenings as well as related tasks.
• Administer medications, as delegated by school nurse.
• Provide first aid to students, provide nursing interventions for acute/chronic illnesses, and provide emergency care under the supervision of the school nurse.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation to high school.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (required).
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Must hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Basic health care practices and medication administration (including schedule II-VI drugs), diabetes, asthma and allergy, and safety issues with respect to current nursing practice.
  • Guidelines of Confidentiality as outlined in Federal and State laws and county policies and procedures.
  • Special education process (including IEPs).
• Skills
  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Abilities
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is inside an office in a school, with quiet to moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and some exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.