What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Classroom or 1:1 position at Lawrence Public Schools?
1. Provides emergency care in cases of injury or sudden illness. Such care will be limited to First Aid only, followed up by referral to the family physician or proper medical facility.
2. Maintains an accurate health record on each student.
3. Documents First Aid and illness care provided to staff and students. Completes accident reports, and maintains an accurate log of health room activity.
4. Screens all new students to ensure compliance with immunization laws and makes recommendations for exclusion of students for lack of compliance to school administration.
5. Identifies students with health problems.
6. Organizes, implements, and reports on mandated health screening programs in assigned schools.
7. Recommends exclusion and monitors readmission to school for students with infectious or communicable diseases.
8. Maintains First Aid Supplies in an appropriate location in the school.
9. Makes appropriate referrals and follows-up on vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening failures.
10. Collaborates/cooperates with community providers and state agencies to meet the health and social service needs of students.
11. Acts as a resource to the student, parent, principal and teachers in matters pertaining to health.
12. Identifies health and safety hazards in the school and advises school administration.
13. Demonstrates knowledge of, and the ability to administer medications appropriately, in keeping with school policy on administration of medication in school.
14. Other nursing duties as assigned.
Salary : $30,000 - $46,000
