What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse (LPN) position at Thomasville City?
JOB DESCRIPTION
THOMASVILLE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, and Special Education Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a current license from the Alabama Board of Nursing designating Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Three years experience in nursing or related health field. School experience preferred.
- Valid Alabama driver’s license.
- Provide own or have access to appropriate transportation to meet job requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete vision and hearing screening for all referrals of Title I, special education, and kindergarten students.
- Re-evaluate vision and hearing of special education students each three years.
- Contact community agencies for assistance with specialized medical problems.
- Assist principals in obtaining specialized medical services for students who need but cannot obtain glasses, hearing aides, etc.
- Serves as a resource person and assists in providing classroom instruction relative to health education.
- Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in the use of test and measurements for assessing blood glucose and vision and hearing function.
- Good knowledge of assessment skills and indications for appropriate intervention.
- Good knowledge of medical and pediatric information.
- Ability to implement appropriate referrals to community agencies as necessary.
- Ability to maintain written records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school faculties, students, and parents.
- Excellent human relationship skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Physical mobility and dexterity and visual capacity to serve students with disabilities.
JOB GOAL:
To provide nursing and health care for all students.
EVALUATION:
Job performance for non-probationary personnel will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor based on Board policy. Probationary personnel will be evaluated annually.
APPEALS:
An employee who is not satisfied with his/her evaluation shall seek recourse by following the grievance procedure.