What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Coleman Center position at Troy University?
1. Collaborates with the Director / Assistant Director to identify students with routine or special health care needs or procedures and follows the plan of care developed through collaboration with the supervising RN, health care prescriber, and parents.2. In collaboration with the Director / Assistant Director, gather all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized healthcare plan for students with healthcare needs.3. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner to the Director / Assistant Director to keep health care plans current and accurate.4. Follows procedures established to notify the Director / Assistant Director of expected or unexpected absences.5. Provides direct nursing services, including medication administration, following all criteria in the Medication Curriculum developed by the AL State Department of Education and the AL Board of Nursing.6. Provides nursing care services as directed by the prescriber for students who require specialized procedures, such as : a. gastric tube insertion, replacement, and feedingsb. urinary catheterization, clean and sterilec. administration of injectable medicationsd. administration of rectal or vaginal medicationse. tracheostomy care, including suctioningf. invasive procedures or techniquesg. sterile proceduresh. receipt of verbal or telephone orders from a licensed prescriber7. Documents all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established protocols.8. Compiles required departmental and / or state reports accurately before scheduled deadlines.9. Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools.10. Administers first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policies.11. Assists teachers with health education programs.12. Performs nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of Nursing.13. Performs screening procedures.14. Serves as a health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family, and community.15. Report potential or current school health / safety / abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the Director / Assistant Director.16. Maintains privacy and confidentiality in accordance with The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
