Licensed Practical Nurse LPN) School Nurse

Lauderdale-County-Schools; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauderdale County Schools in Ripley, TN, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for school health services. The nurse will provide safe, compassionate nursing care to children from infancy through high school age, including special needs students, under supervision of the Nurse Supervisor.

Responsibilities include medication administration, health documentation, and coordination with families and health providers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN license in good standing.
• Provide nursing services to students within scope of LPN practice.
• Ability to document accurately and maintain health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, developmentally appropriate nursing care.
• Administer medications as authorized by physicians and school policy.
• Maintain and update student health documentation and records.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and school staff regarding student health.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Student health services

Communication with families

Education

LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Department: Coordinated School Health / School Nursing Services

Reports To: Nurse Supervisor / Director of Coordinated School Health

Work Setting: Daycare and school-age educational settings

Employment Status: As assigned by Lauderdale County Schools

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School Nurse provides safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate nursing services to children 6 weeks to 18 and until 21 for special needs children. Working under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and within the LPN scope of practice, the nurse supports student health, promotes a safe learning environment, responds to illness and injury, administers authorized medications, maintains required documentation, and communicates with parents/guardians, school personnel, and healthcare providers as appropriate.

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Candidates must successfully pass a background check. Please note that any job offer extended will be contingent upon the results of both TBI and DCS background checks. The $39 fee is the applicant's responsibility and is non-refundable, payable upon the fingerprinting appointment.