Job Description

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Position Title: School Nurse (LPN)

Department: Student Services

Reports To: Principal (Administrative Supervision) and Director of Nursing & Health Services (Clinical Supervision)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited LPN program
• Two years of previous experience in pediatric nursing, community health nursing, or school nursing preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current license by the SC Board of Nursing for practice as a licensed practical nurse
• CPR & AED certification or obtain within two months of employment; must maintain certification during employment
• Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/190 Days

Support Staff Salary Scale (Grade 11.5)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision provides nursing care, school-related nursing care coordination, health education, health counseling, health promotion and case finding in the school setting for the purpose of enabling students to participate fully in their educational program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Provides quality health services for students to help assure a school environment that supports a free and appropriate public education for all students. This is accomplished by:
  • maintaining current knowledge of school district policies, school nursing practice standards, laws and regulations that govern nursing practice in South Carolina and other federal and state statutes governing school health services practices
  • gathers data needed to develop and monitor nursing care plans for meeting the special health care needs of specific students
  • using the nursing process to provide care for students who present with acute health needs
  • administering medications as prescribed by students' health care practitioners
  • providing prescribed treatments and health procedures
  • assisting with toileting and diaper changing when necessary
  • using concepts related to continuous quality improvement to enhance the health services that are being provided
• Promotes parent and community involvement to support positive health and educational outcomes for students. This is accomplished by:
  • participating in relevant school and/ or community activities
  • maintaining knowledge of community referral options
  • serving as a liaison between parents and community resources
  • facilitating the use of effective communication methods between and among individuals involved in a student's care
• Maintains accurate records and reports according to school district policies and procedures to meet legal and funding requirements. This is accomplished by:
  • promptly documenting services provided
  • using school district required forms and documentation methods
  • organizing work flow to meet specified reporting deadlines
• Promotes wellness in the school setting to minimize absences by students and school personnel. This is accomplished by:
  • assessing student compliance with immunization requirements
  • monitoring compliance with the SC DHEC Exclusion Lists and district exclusion policies
  • screening, referral, and follow-up based on the SC DHEC School Screening Recommendations
  • educating students, school personnel, and parent/ guardians regarding optimal health practices through individual consultations, school newsletters, presentations at school meetings (e.g. faculty meetings, PTA/ PTO meetings) and use of other district communication systems
• Maintains confidentiality of personally identifiable data on students and staff.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency, and professional development.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for materials and supplies budget(s) as assigned. Responsible for supervision of students. No budgetary responsibility.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required.

• Knowledge and skill of the techniques and practices of the nursing profession
• Knowledge of concepts related to workplace Bloodborne pathogen risks and avoidance
• Knowledge of concepts related to continuous quality improvement
• Knowledge and skill in use of the nursing process to provide direct care services to students which include data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge, skill and ability to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of :
  • normal pediatric growth and development
  • normal vital signs for adults and school-aged children and youth
  • required pediatric immunizations
  • emergency first aid
  • safe nursing practices related to medication administration
  • requirements of laws and regulations that govern nursing practice in South Carolina
• Skill in accurate use of tools and equipment commonly used in nursing practice
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Skill in use of a personal computer
• Ability to manage the flow of a health setting where multiple patients present for services simultaneously
• Ability to submit reports according to school district policies and procedures
• Ability to function as a team member
• Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices needed for daily activities
• Ability to interact and communicate sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial ethnic and professional backgrounds as well as persons from all ages and lifestyle preferences

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is conducted in a school health room and/or classroom environment with exposure to discomforting and potentially dangerous conditions such as diseases, medications, and blood/body fluid exposure and frequent contact with ill students. May require work during outside activities. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects of materials up to 50 pounds. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Local travel required.

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.