Licensed Practical Nurse

2 months ago


Oxford, United States Oxford Public Schools Full time

TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 1:1

SUMMARY: Working under the general direction of the School Nurse and Director of Student Services, the LPN provides health care to an assigned student who has been identified with specialized health care concerns and complex medical needs; dispenses medication; implements specialized health care protocols; responds to medical emergencies; treats accidents and illnesses; serves as a member of a management team to address the academic, social, psychological, and medical needs of student; and maintains health records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides specialized health care and educational services for assigned student, including documenting all accidents/illnesses and completing accident reports according to District procedures.

Administers daily medications and prescriptions in accordance to District procedures and under the supervision of the School Nurse, as directed by a physician, and with the parental consent. Maintains accurate records of medications given.

Implements specialized health care protocols (e.g. oxygen therapies, tracheotomy suctioning, ostomy care, urethral catheterization, nasal/oral gastric tube feeding, SVN treatments, blood sugar monitoring, etc.) as ordered by a physician.

Notifies, advises, and updates parents regarding health care issues and medical problems involving student.

Consults with School Nurse on matters related to emergency situations or other medically sensitive situations.

Supports the team in management team meetings by portraying an accurate picture of health and safety issues, providing student health information which may directly affect student performance, and recommending intervention with academic, social, or psychological needs.

Attends IEP team meetings and follows specialized health care plans.

Remains current on health issues and changes in laws governing healthcare. Maintains certification and reviews literature on new health issues.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. This includes attending meetings as coordinated by the Director of Student Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High School diploma; valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; valid First Aid certification; and valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in Massachusetts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations; awareness of childhood development, including developmental needs related to children with specialized health care concerns; understanding health and safety issues concerning pediatrics; utilizing community referral services and agencies; applying screening techniques; treating injuries and illnesses within scope of training; administering specialized health care within a school setting; employing appropriate transfer and positioning procedures in moving medically fragile students; administering medications; maintaining paperwork and supplies in an organized manner; using computer software related programs; engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, and parents to exchange information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The essential duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.



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