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Job description
School Nurse – LPN
Position Function: The School Nurse-LPN provides school health services under the direction of The Director of Special Education. The LPN assists in implementing student health services, supporting student wellness, and maintaining a safe school environment.
Essential Functions:
Serves as a health advocate for students under RN supervision
Promotes a safe and healthy school environment
Supports health education efforts
Implements health care plans as delegated
Performs basic health screenings
Collaborates with school personnel
Communicates routine health concerns; refers complex issues to RN
Supports communication with families and healthcare providers
Participates in student support teams as appropriate
Monitors communicable diseases and immunization compliance
Provides first aid and emergency care
Administers medications per policy
Maintains accurate health records
Ensures supplies and equipment are maintained
Maintains confidentiality
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic nursing care and student health needs
Understanding of child growth and development
Familiarity with public health practices
Awareness of applicable laws and regulations
Ability to recognize signs of illness
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with supervising RN
Interrelations:
Frequent contact with students, staff, and families
Ability to work with diverse populations professionally
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Work in noisy and crowded environments
Use of protective equipment when needed
Ability to lift and move objects
Terms of Employment:
At will employment
Up to a 40-hour work week
Report to school 15-30 minutes before school begins and stays 15-30 minutes after school ends.
Remain on campus unless approved
Performance Review:
Evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy
Worksite address
haysville, KS, 67060, US
Who can apply
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