1:1 SPED LPN — Empower Student Health & Growth

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide 1:1 health services in an assigned building and to collaborate with school staff and families. The nurse will work independently within guidelines, ensuring timely delivery of care to students.

Responsibilities include medication administration, health screening support, and emergency care. The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and effective communication within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas practical nursing licensure.
• Minimum of one year health care experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Must be able to exercise assessment and critical thinking skills in the school setting.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in handling information and adapt to change.
• Dependable in attendance and observance of duty hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess student health through observation and protocols to enable learning at school, home, and community.
• Enforce immunization requirements and assist in preventing communicable diseases.
• Administer medications with proper documentation and conduct weekly medication counts.
• Provide emergency care for student accidents and health events and inform guardians as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, families, and staff to support health services.
• Organize time and resources for the health program and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
• Promote professional nursing standards and engage in lifelong learning.
• Attend meetings and participate in health-related committees as requested by administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Attendance reliability

Job description

Topeka Public Schools seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide 1:1 health services in an assigned building and to collaborate with school staff and families. The nurse will work independently within guidelines, ensuring timely delivery of care to students.

Responsibilities include medication administration, health screening support, and emergency care. The role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and effective communication within a school setting.