JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Must have completed an LPN program that is state approved, passed the LPN licensing examination and is licensed by the state of WV as a Licensed Practical Nurse
· Must have and maintain First Aid/CPR certification
· Must pass background check
· Applicants should also possess good communication and organization skills
JOB GOAL: LPN is employed to work in a public school under the supervision of a school nurse to implement an approved health program at the local school level
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assists the School Nurse to ensure a healthy school environment
· Provides staff and student education related to health promotion, disease prevention and chronic diseases
· Serves as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding health issues
· Receives written, verbal, telephone, fax, electronic and /or emailed orders for student care from a licensed health care provider/prescriber with communication to the certified school nurse responsible for the overall care of the student
· Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data, including health screenings, in an accurate and timely manner to the certified school nurse
· Monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition
· Provide specialized health care procedures including changing dressings, inserting catheters, suctioning of tracheostomy, naso-gastric tube feeding or gastrostomy tube feeding, administer insulin by injection, pump device or other method
· Taking patient histories and maintaining documentation
· Assisting with tests or procedures
· Maintains confidential information in compliance with all county, state and FERPA guidelines
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
· Maintains positive work habits
· Performs duties efficiently and productively
· Maintains and improves skills
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
SALARY: Salary Scale F
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200-day contract |