About this role
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to all School Nurse Regulations as outlined in the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and follow all VBSD policies and procedures.
- Provide nursing care to students and staff under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Conduct vision and hearing screenings as well as other routine health checks and state mandated screenings.
- Administer medication and nursing care procedures as prescribed by the student's physician.
- Provide health related information and resources to students, staff and parents as needed.
- Actively participate in school safety plans and wellness committees.
- Follow Individualized student health care plans for students with IHCP in place.
- Provide support to the administrative assistant to ensure the school office runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Answer and direct phone calls.
- Assist students, staff, and parents as needed.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- CPR and First Aid Certification required
- Pediatric and/or emergency medicine experience preferred
- Clean background check
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone
Physical requirements
- Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and lift (up to 50 lbs.)
- Physically assist students as needed
Reports to: Assistant Principal/Principal, Head Nurse and Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract: A full contract for this position is 181 days. The 2026-2027 contract will be prorated based on days worked.