Nurse (LPN)

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Orlando, Florida is seeking a health program manager. The role involves developing policies for school health programs, monitoring compliance with health regulations, and collaborating with various agencies to provide health services. Successful candidates will have considerable knowledge of medical treatments and public health procedures, with the ability to coordinate and maintain health records. The position may involve providing first aid and conducting health education as per the state curriculum.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and child growth and development.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school and local health agency.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws affecting school health services.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures for school health programs.
• Monitor compliance with health regulations.
• Collaborate with agencies to design health programs.
• Provide first aid care and health education.

Skills

Knowledge of medical disorders

Knowledge of public health problems

Ability to identify abnormal growth

Ability to coordinate services

Ability to maintain health records

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program.
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Initiates program changes as needed.
• Manages program allotment efficiently.
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.
• Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program.
• Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program.
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Maintains security of school health supplies.
• Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum (K-12).
• Serves as a resource person on health issues.
• Provides staff development on health‑related topics for school staff and volunteers.
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
• Provides follow‑up evaluations on students as required.
• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
• Conducts home visits when appropriate.
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Other Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students and positive working relationships.