LVN

Fredericksburg ISD; Fredericksburg (TX); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Local and state leave days

School year position

Zusammenfassung

Sylvania in Fredericksburg, Texas, is looking for a Health Services Aide to implement the district school health program and provide necessary health services to students and staff. The position requires a valid LVN license and CPR certifications.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, knowledge of first aid, and experience in a health-related field. The role involves administering medication, maintaining health records, and complying with health policies.

Benefits include a contribution towards health insurance and a free Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifikationen

• One-year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care using school health protocols.
• Administer medication to students according to policy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas LVN license

CPR and AED certificates

Tools

Standard medical clinic equipment

Computer and peripherals

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Purpose:

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff, under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• One-year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services:

1. Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
2. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
3. Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed.
4. Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
5. Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
6. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
7. Distribute information to faculty or staff on health related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
8. Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks as directed by the RN.

Clerical:

1. Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.

Compliance:

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
2. Maintain confidentiality.

Other:

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Work days: 195

FISD pays $365 a month towards TRS Health Insurance

FISD offers a free Employee Assistance Program

You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days if you start at beginning of school year.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 110 W Travis Street, 830-997-9551).