Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is hiring a School Nurse (Licensed Vocational Nurse) in Lubbock, TX. This role requires providing basic care and emergency assistance for students and staff, maintaining health records, and collaborating with the health services team. Candidates must have a valid Texas Vocational Nurse License, a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of nursing experience in a relevant setting. CPR certification is also required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Vocational Nurse License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience in a relevant healthcare environment.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and first aid for ill and injured students.
• Dispense medication according to District policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of all health information.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure student health services.

Skills

First aid skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with children

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas Vocational Nurse License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sphygmomanometer

Nebulizer

Job description

Job Title: School Nurse (Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN))

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Position Type: LVN Floating

Reports to: Student Health Services Coordinator / Campus Principal

Pay Grade: AO 7

Department/School: Student Health Services

Length of Contract: 10 months

Date Revised: 2/13/19

Primary Purpose

Provide direct basic care, minor first aid, and minor emergency care for ill and injured students and staff; make appropriate referrals to the Licensed School Nurse; dispense medication according to District policy and Student Health Services Department protocols; and maintain student health records under the direction of the Licensed Registered School Nurse. Assist Licensed Registered School Nurse in maintaining the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid Texas Vocational Nurse License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Minimum of three years nursing experience in community health, hospital environment, physician's office, or school health
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Certification
• Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District

Preferred

• Pediatric/adolescent experience preferred
• Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services to administer Hearing, Vision and Spinal Screenings required upon employment

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Licensed Registered School Nurse. The RN must be accessible to the LVN at least telephonically or by similar means.
• Provides direct basic care, minor first aid, and minor emergency care for ill and injured students and staff according to established District policy and procedures within the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice.
• Contacts the Licensed Registered School Nurse relative to matters of non-routine nature.
• Consults with the Licensed Registered School Nurse if unsure about policies, procedures, or protocols.
• Secures immediate medical care for students in emergency situations.
• Reports situations requiring the Licensed Registered School Nurse's assessment and/or interventions to the Registered School Nurse immediately.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care by collecting data and performing focused nursing assessments and implementing appropriate aspects of care within the Licensed Vocational Nurse's scope of practice.
• Documents pertinent student health information and completely and accurately records findings obtained during student visits to the clinic.
• Calls parents to report information regarding illnesses, injuries, and accidents.
• Administers medication and documents administration according to District policy and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of medication dispensed.
• Performs tube feedings, urinary catheterizations and other delegated procedures. If needed will attend training and successfully complete a skills checklist monitored by the Licensed Registered School Nurse.
• Participates in the development, modification and implementation of the student health care plan based on physician's orders and individual student needs.
• Communicates need for the development of student specific nursing care plans for students with special health care needs.
• Collaborates with campus administrators, under the guidance of the Licensed Registered School Nurse, to ensure compliance with ARD committee decisions related to Health Services.
• Reports knowledge or suspicion of communicable diseases to the Licensed Registered School Nurse.
• Maintains current nursing licenses, certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of the automated external defibrillator, and state mandated screenings and forwards new certifications and renewals to the Coordinator for Student Health Services when obtained.
• Performs and/or assists with screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency and District policy. Assists with clinical screenings. Records health screening results on the student health record and enters results in computer in a timely manner.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, written communication from physicians and parents, and other documents pertaining to the student and keeps records organized and current.
• Maintains confidentiality of all health information and records.
• Assists in maintaining accurate immunization records on all students enrolled, ensuring compliance with state immunization laws.
• Performs or assists the Licensed Registered School Nurse in notifying parents of students with delinquent immunizations and current requirements.
• Participates in health teaching to promote, attain, and maintain optimum health and education for students and staff.
• Communicates regularly with the Licensed Registered School Nurse regarding Student Health Services issues.
• Reports potential health and safety hazards to the Licensed Registered School Nurse.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Participates in staff development, faculty meetings and special events as required.
• Complies with District, department, and campus policies.
• Models behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Reports to work every day.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Environment

The work environment requires above average concentration, communication (verbal and written), interpretive skills, understanding verbal instructions, analyzing, differentiating, reading, coordinating, compiling, instructing, emotional control, confidentiality, creativity, critical thinking, and self-direction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, moderate noise level, bacteria, communicable diseases, and occasional exposure to external conditions.

Physical

Requires use of hands, fingers, arms; reach; talk or hear; stand, walk, taste or smell; occasionally sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. Must lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must run at least 20 yards or more to respond to an emergency. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require private vehicle for duties. Involves lifting and transferring students.

Mental

Requires above average concentration, communication, interpretive skills, understanding of verbal instructions, analysis, differentiation, reading, coordination, compiling, instructing, emotional control, confidentiality, creativity, critical thinking, and self-direction. Average memorizing and computing skills required.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of first aid skills and safe medication administration.
• Strong communication, organizational, public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and make accurate decisions quickly under emergency situations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with constant interruptions.
• Ability to use personal computer and various software programs.
• Ability to work well with school age children.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Proficient use of a computer with knowledge of database software; spreadsheet software; word processing software.

Equipment Used

• Computer, Printer, Copier, Telephone, Facsimile Machine, Sphygmomanometer, Otoscope, Peak Flow Meter, Nebulizer, Oxygen, Suction Machine, Gastric Feeding Tube, Feeding Pump, Insulin Pump, Pulse Oximeter, Glucometer, Sloan Eye Chart, Stethoscope, Electronic and Tympanic Thermometers, Pen Light, Audiometer, Eye Wash, Scales, Scoliometer, Stadiometer, Hoyer Lift, Wheelchair, Automated External Defibrillator, CPR Microshield, Epi-Pen, Vagal Nerve Stimulator, Ambu Bag, Two-way Radio, Personal Vehicle