Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Frederick, United States Frederick County (MD) Full time

All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. It is through this joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department that the School Health Services provides the link between health and education. This link is the key to the success of every student in Frederick County. Health and education go hand in hand and both are essential components for the success of every student in the school setting.

 

We are seeking positive and professional staff with a passion for caring for children to join our diverse School Health Services team.

POSITION DETAILS: 

Non-exempt; full-time during school year / approximately 10 months per year; 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday; full benefits

This position supports the School RN in the provision a wide variety of professional health services to students, school staff and, on occasion, community members in the school setting.  Travel may be required for substitutions at other schools or for special assignments. Supervision is received from the RN - School Health.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

 

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value

our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

 

* 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
* 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 
* 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
* Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
* 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
* Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
* Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
* County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
* Vesting after 5 years of service
* Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.


* Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

* Contribute to the RN's comprehensive nursing assessment of students by performing focused assessments that address common, reoccurring health issues/needs
* Participate in the development and modification of a comprehensive plan of care
* Implement nursing care plans per the RN direction
* In conjunction with the RN, conducts health assessments to include observing children's developmental patterns, identifying deviant health findings by reporting them to the RN, and screening and evaluating deficit state mandated health screenings (i.e. vision and hearing)
* Per direction of the RN, assist with the development and implementation of a student health plan which includes interpreting student's health status to parents and school personnel, initiating referrals to parents, school personnel and community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow through, recommending and helping to implement modification of school programs to meet students' health needs, and utilizing existing health resources to provide appropriate care to students
* Administer medications and perform specific treatments as ordered by a health care provider, observe for medication and treatment side effects and take further action as indicated
* Assist in the early surveillance, detection, and reporting of contagious diseases
* Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

* Successful completion of an accredited school program for Licensed Practical Nursing
* Minimum 2 years of LPN work experience within the last 5 years
* Possession of current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Maryland 
* Current certification in CPR and First Aid by a recognized certification body (e.g. American Red Cross, Heart Association, National Safety Council, etc.) or ability to be so certified during the orientation process

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of program assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
* Knowledge and understanding of the legal aspects of LPN practice setting
* Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other health care professionals, students and parents/guardians, and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

* Prior experience as a LPN in an educational setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

* While working in this position, the employee is frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and driving; occasionally climbing, ascending, descending, crawling, lifting between 20-50 pounds; rarely pushing over 40 pounds.  
* While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors; frequently potentially exposed to infectious diseases; occasionally walking on uneven ground and required to wear protective equipment
* This position is subject to random drug testing
* Required certifications must be maintained during employment 
* Ability to provide own transportation to area schools and other commitments
* Available to respond on-call as essential personnel in the event of an emergency situation
* Available for varied working schedule as needed

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

* An evaluation of training and experience
* One or more interviews
* A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation
* An employment history review in accordance with §6-113 of the Maryland Education Article 
* A pre-employment physical examination that includes screening for hepatitis and measles, mumps, rubella
* A pre-employment drug test without marijuana

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