Posting Dates:  October 3, 2017 - Until Filled

Shift:  Vaies

Employment Term:  As needed

Salary Range:  Pay Grade F

Provide health services and support which will assist students in achieving and/or maintaining optimum health.

The LPN is directly accountable to the Special Education Director and/or nurse assignecd.

Qualifications:

Must have licensed practical nurse certification/licensure.  Must have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.  Show a sincere interest in working with children.  Be able to communicate appropriately with adults and children.  Be willing to participate in staff development sessions to improve knowledge base.

Terms of Employment:

LPN's are employed 200 days at a salary designated in the county salary scale which coincides with their classification.

Performance Standards/Indicators:

1.  Work Habits

• Display a positive attitude
• Follow statte and county laws and school policies
• Meet schedules
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area
• Manage stressful situations
• Require minimum supervision
• Be punctual
• Be dependable
• Accept suggestions and constructive criticism
• Follow instructions

2.  Work Duties and Performance

• Provides specialized health services to students requiring it.
• Assists school staff in understanding and managing student health issues.
• Provides training to school staff as appropriate to perform required procedures and provides staff development training on health related topics.
• Provides aid and emergency crisis nursing to ill or injuredstudents and otherrs as deemed appropriate.
• Develops health care plans for students as appropriate.
• Maintains a daily record of student intervention and provides monthly reports to supervising nurse and/or Special Education Director.
• Maintains student immunization records.

3.  Professional Development

• Attend in-service and job-related training programs.
• Work toward skill improvement and efficiency.