Job Description: School Nurse LPN

 

Position: School Nurse – LPN

 

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

 

Payment Rate: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

 

Qualifications:
- Current Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
- Completion of an approved practical nursing program
- Current certification in BLS
- Experience in pediatrics and/or school setting preferred
- Knowledge of health equipment and computer applications
- Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations

 

 

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