What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highline is Hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)! position at Highline Public Schools?
Highline is Hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)! Feb 26 2025
We are seeking applications for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The job of Licensed Practical Nurse is done for the purpose of providing health care services meeting the individual needs of students; incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and / or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment. All of these responsibilities are under the direction of the Director of Health and Social Services or designee.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Qualifications
Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license
Valid CPR and First Aid certificates
Valid WA State driver’s license and proof of insurance
Salary
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments ( oral suctioning, catheterization, tracheostomy care and emergency management, nebulizer treatments, enteral feedings, diabetic management, oxygen, one on one student care, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and / or injured children.
- Assists school nurse in health and safety preparedness training and planning for the purpose of ensuring that information is readily available to staff and a plan in place. Assists with maintaining student's confidential files and records ( health care plans, immunization records, agency referrals, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
- Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and / or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and / or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.
- Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and / or accommodation requirements.
- Maintains contact with parents / guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and / or recommending further medical and / or emotional intervention.
- Monitors students referred for illness and / or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
