The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing services to medically fragile students and other duties as assigned under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Duties are to be performed in accordance with the standards of professional school nurse practice, district/state, board of education policies and procedures and the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
- The LPN provides direct health services to students.
- The LPN monitors and provides appropriate care to medically students to and from school and throughout the school day.
- The LPN maintains a safe and healthy environment for all students.
- The LPN maintains health records in accordance the Illinois Public School records policy
- The LPN records progress and maintenance of care the assigned students and submits this data electronically daily
- The LPN works cooperatively with all school personnel.
- The LPN performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse
- The LPN assist in the state mandated physicals and immunizations
- The LPN will assist in attending to sick students and adults making decisions on their care and treatment, administering first aid, taking appropriate action, documenting/writing nursing notes and incident forms.
- The LPN will attend to the chronically ill as well as more acute situations at school as needed.
- The LPN will work with the school nurse on interpreting the health status of students to parents and school personnel as needed
- The LPN will be responsible for record keeping and clerical work as needed to maintain student records and other school documents.
- The LPN may be asked to complete other duties as assigned by the RN or school administrators.
- The LPN will assist in medical issues and emergencies in all buildings across the district.
Compensation Range: $32-$36 per hour. |