This is a 6.5 hour LPN position POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse LOCATION: Ellensburg School District REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student ServicesJOB SUMMARY:Provides for the promotion and maintenance of health in the school community.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides professional nursing services including nursing assessments, identification of health problems, development of student health care plans, referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommendations for educational modifications, follow-ups and evaluations in accordance with District policy, professional standards of practice and health care provider orders.
- Assesses students referred for illness or injury and provide first aid for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
- Administers mandated screening (e.g. vision, dental, hearing, etc.), and makes referrals as needed for follow up care.
- Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
- Maintains effective communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action to meet the health and safety needs of students.
- Dispenses medications and/or trains other school employees to dispense medications in accordance with established State laws and District procedures
- Manages school health records in accordance with district policy and procedure and state law; and assists in the preparation and submittal of reports for the Superintendent and State Agencies as needed.
- Initiates contacts with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Possess knowledge of health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; pediatric and family nursing practices; community health concepts; and pertinent policies, codes, regulations and/or laws.
- Possess skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including adhering to safety practices; administrating first aid; safely handling hazardous materials/waste; operating equipment used in clinical setting; operating standard office equipment and pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Qualified to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington and hold an unrestricted license.
- Current First Aid/CPR Card.
- Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.