Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Department/Campus: Campus Assigned

Pay Grade:  Clerical/Paraprofessional

Primary Purpose:

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas license issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

CPR Certification, Hearing and Vision Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Experience:

One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct care utilizing school health protocols and care plans established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Implement mandatory screening programs and complete required reports.
• Contribute to and implement the individualized student health care plans as established by the school nurse (RN).
• Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if school nurse (RN) is unable.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Educate faculty or staff as needed on health related topics as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks as directed by the school nurse (RN).Maintain accurate student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.     

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s).

Equipment Used:

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The incumbent must be able to work in an environment that contains biological conditions and may be unhealthy or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases). There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected.