2024-25 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), District - Laveen Elementary School District

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid L.P.N. License through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and first aid card. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)/restraint certification course completed at first available offering by District. The ability to qualify or obtain a T3hearing screener training certificate.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Executive Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL:

Provides health care services to students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administers first aid to students according to state regulations, district policy and procedure for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
2. Administers medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically-fragile, and injured students in accordance with state laws and district policies.
3. Supervises mandated screenings (hearing, vision, etc.) for the purpose of identifying sensory or medical needs.
4. Supervises health associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and ensuring that all pertinent medical records are maintained in electronic and hardcopy.
5. Provides professional development training to school staff in the areas of medication administration, medical documentation, Epi pen usage, first aid, CPR, and universal precautions (bloodborne pathogens) etc…
6. Develops nursing care and emergency health plans for individual students as needed.
7. Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school students.Reviews immunizations to ensure compliance with state requirements for school attendance.
8. Counsels students in good health habits.
9. Works with community agencies to meet the needs of students.
10. Assists in program for care of disabled students.
11. Properly maintains health records of students.
12. Available to assist staff in completing the Supervisor’s Incident Report or Student Accident Report when appropriate.
13. Completes required reports on immunizations and hearing screening results.
14. Maintains confidentiality and effectively protects the rights and confidentiality of individual students.
15. Maintains compliance with Federal/State statutes and District policies and procedures.Participates in extra curricular activities, staff development, and committees throughout the school(s) or district.
16. Perform other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
2. Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
3. Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
4. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping and office equipment/software.
5. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
6. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
7. Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
8. Oral Communication - Responds well to questions. Is able to speak in large groups as necessary.
9. Written Communication
10. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
11. Ethics - Treats people with respect.
12. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
13. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
14. Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.
15. Bloodborne Pathogens - Adheres to safety practices when handling bodily fluids and hazardous wastes.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
2. Ability to write correspondence.
3. Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

1. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
2. The ability to type 40 wpm.
3. Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. 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.
2. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
4. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Twelve-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
2. FLSA: Exempt

EVALUATION:

1. Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy.