Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Price Hill (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,020 - 35,018; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health services

Dental and Vision Plans

Professional Development

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Cincinnati is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide health services for K-12 students. The LPN will manage the campus clinic, conduct health screenings, and ensure state compliance with immunizations. Candidates must have an LPN licensure, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of experience in a health-related field. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, performance bonuses, and benefits such as tuition reimbursement and paid family leave.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• LVN or LPN licensure (required).
• Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid (required).
• 2+ years’ experience in a health-related position required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills and established health protocols.
• Manage campus clinic independently for up to 1,600 students.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Ensure compliance with immunization per state requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR

Knowledge of diabetic care management

Strong organizational skills

Proficient keyboarding skills

Ability to track and analyze data

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

LVN or LPN licensure

Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid

Job description

Role Mission

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is primarily responsible for providing health services to students, conducting state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance, and maintaining accurate files. The LPN is responsible for leading the campus clinic on his/her own, serving a campus with up to 1,000 students enrolled. The school LPN is also responsible for promoting health education and preventative health practices for students. All clinic staff report directly to the Regional Director of Student Support Services. All medical and compliance for the district is directed by the Regional Director of Student Support Services. LPNs will provide care to all students K‑12.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Starting compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate, typically ranging between $20.34 for 0 years of experience and $25.42 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring – Competencies

• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Knowledge of diabetic care management
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and electronic file maintenance skills
• Ability to use laptop and software to develop and populate databases and do word processing
• Ability to track, enter, analyze, and monitor data
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and execute toward goals

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• LVN or LPN licensure (required)
• Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (required)
• Certified by the state department of health services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience in a health‑related position required.
• Experience with school‑age children preferred.
• Experience maintaining electronic health records preferred.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Health Services

• Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.
• Manage campus clinic independently which can serve up to 1,600 students.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• Ensure scholars are compliant with immunization per state requirements.

Consultation

• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.
• Participate in health‑related school committees focused on student health and wellness.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health‑related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Participate in recognizing and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• Communicate regularly with the Assistant Principal of Operations, Regional Registered Nurse, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services staff, and other staff regarding health services issues.

Administration

• Collect, review, and enter immunization records. Ensure records are compliant per state requirements and remain compliant throughout the school year.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic visits, student action plans, doctor’s orders, etc.
• Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, state department of health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulation.

Professional Development

• Maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Maintain certification in CPR/First Aid as well as certification as state‑approved vision, hearing, spinal, and AN health screener.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Values and Characteristics

• Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
• We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.