About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse QUALIFICATIONS: · High school diploma or equivalent · Must have completed an LPN program that is state approved, passed the LPN licensing examination and is licensed by the state of WV as a Licensed Practical Nurse · Must have and maintain First Aid/CPR certification · Must pass background check · Applicants should also possess good communication and organization skills JOB GOAL: LPN is employed to work in a public school under the supervision of a school nurse to implement an approved health program at the local school level PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assists the School Nurse to ensure a healthy school environment · Provides staff and student education related to health promotion, disease prevention and chronic diseases · Serves as a resource for students, staff and parents regarding health issues · Receives written, verbal, telephone, fax, electronic and /or emailed orders for student care from a licensed health care provider/prescriber with communication to the certified school nurse responsible for the overall care of the student · Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data, including health screenings, in an accurate and timely manner to the certified school nurse · Monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition · Provide specialized health care procedures including changing dressings, inserting catheters, suctioning of tracheostomy, naso-gastric tube feeding or gastrostomy tube feeding, administer insulin by injection, pump device or other method · Taking patient histories and maintaining documentation · Assisting with tests or procedures · Maintains confidential information in compliance with all county, state and FERPA guidelines PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: · Maintains positive work habits · Performs duties efficiently and productively · Maintains and improves skills IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal SALARY: Salary Scale F TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200-day contract