LPN School 1.1

The 1:1 School LPN/LVN identifies and treats health disorders among students in the school setting. The 1:1 School LPN/LVN provides instruction for the student’s general wellbeing and disease prevention. The School LPN/LVN monitors the student’s physical conditions in the school setting and refers the student to appropriate resources as needed.  The work of the School LPN/LVN is performed in compliance with his/her LPN/LVN scope of practice and according to state education codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services
• Maintains security of school health supplies and medication in the school setting
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data
• Identifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease and discuss with parents
• Develops and maintains health records on students
• Develops positive working relationships
• Supports student medical needs during transport as applicable

Minimum Requirements:

• Current LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nurse practices
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• One year prior professional nursing experience in school setting preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Current BLS card
• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development
• Some knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies
• Some knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services
• Understands the school organization and the community served
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age