What are the responsibilities and job description for the EdStream Nurse Springville LPN or RN Temporary Summer Position position at St Clair County Schools?
POSITON DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Approved April 2024
TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
JOB GOAL: To provide direct and indirect nursing services to enhance student academic achievement and healthy lifestyle.
JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse, Supervising RN, and Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Clinical nursing experience with school age children in the hospital, community health or a pediatric clinic is preferred
- Clinical nursing skills necessary to provide safe care to students with special healthcare needs
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the supervising RN, Lead Nurse, administration, parents, faculty and students
- Possess current CPR certification (this may be obtained after employment)
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Good public relations skills
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple Must work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups
- Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders
- Possess management skills to supervise and direct students
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job
- Ability and willingness to work after hours, on weekends, and holidays when necessary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates support for the school system, its vision, goals, and
- Provides leadership for nursing and health
- Conducts staff meetings and trainings to promote efficient functioning of the nursing and health program.
- Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its
- Lift and/or move students as
- Participate in IEPs, 504s, and PSTs as related to health
- Meet, review, and explain healthcare plans to school staff (teachers, bus drivers, etc.) and others as needed.
- Collaborates with the supervising RN, Lead Nurse and principal to identify students with routine or special healthcare needs or procedures and follows the plan of care developed through collaboration with the supervising RN, Lead Nurse, principal, healthcare prescriber and parents.
- Collaborates with the supervising RN and Lead Nurse to gather all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized healthcare plan for students with healthcare needs.
- Assists Lead Nurse and/or supervising RN with local school drug
- Communicates effectively and in a timely manner to the supervising RN and Lead Nurse in order to keep healthcare plans current and accurate.
- Follows procedures established to notify the system Lead Nurse of expected or unexpected absences.
- Provides direct nursing services, which include the administration of medications following all criteria in the Medication Curriculum developed by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Board of Nursing.
- Provides nursing care services as directed by the prescriber for students who require specialized procedures.
- Documents all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established
- Compiles required departmental and/or state reports accurately before scheduled
- Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools.
- Administer first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policies.
- Assist teachers with health education programs as directed by the supervising RN and Lead Nurse.
- Performs nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
- Perform screening procedures as directed by the supervising RN and Lead
- Serve as health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family and
- Report potential or current school health/safety/abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the principal, supervising RN or Lead Nurse.
- Maintains privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
- Assists the supervising RN and Lead Nurse in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the school health office as assigned.
- Participate in professional growth and development activities as required by the Lead Nurse, Principal, Student Services Coordinator, or Superintendent.
- Utilize software programs to inventory supplies and order new supplies as needed
- Attend required state and local meetings related to nursing and
- Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and materials owned by the
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance
- Demonstrate regular and predicable attendance
- (Note: It is anticipated this position will be employed in a school health room. However, all LPN positions may be assigned to a specific school, student, or group of students. All LPN positions may also require re-assignments to various schools or duties throughout the school year as the need arises)
- Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent.
SALARY:
Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187Days
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.
