About this role
Job Goal
To provide the maximum educational opportunity of the student or students assigned
by assisting with the medical needs and procedures that have been ordered by a
physician and directed by a Registered Nurse. Student(s) needs are to be outlined in an
Individualized Health Care Plan for that particular student, developed and implemented
by the School Registered Nurse.
Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and/or experience):
- Holds a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana.
- Has a minimum of two years of experience in any field of nursing as a practical nurse.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as child advocate
- Assess and evaluate health of student while in his/her care on a daily basis.
- Keep the RN, assigned as her supervisor, informed of condition, problems, and progress by keeping appropriate nurse's documentation on a daily basis.
- Maintain communication with parents and secure supplies as required.
- Perform those health care duties in special procedures, giving medication, which is directed by a School Registered Nurse or Physician.
- Perform duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the proper authority.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Completes Professional Growth Plan and Self-Evaluation.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with
provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.