NURSE LPN

Palatka Jr - Sr Highschool; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County School District seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Palatka Jr-Sr High School in Palatka, Florida. This ten-month position requires an LPN certification, a high school diploma, and the ability to administer medications and support student health needs.

The role includes coordinating health screenings, providing first aid, maintaining health records, and delivering classroom health education in collaboration with a Registered Nurse and school staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• LPN certification from an accredited program.
• Experience in pediatrics or community health preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications following school policies.
• Provide minor first aid to all students.
• Review health and immunization records for compliance.
• Coordinate annual health screenings.
• Provide in-service for school staff.
• Provide classroom health education when asked.
• Plan procedures with RN for chronically ill students.
• Conduct health screenings for common conditions.

Skills

Pediatric health experience

Medication administration

First aid skills

Education

High School Diploma

LPN Certification

Job description

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NURSE, LPN
JOB DESCRIPTIONQUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Minimum of High School Diploma.
(2) Certification as an LPN from an accredited program.
(3) Experience preferred in pediatrics or community health.
(4) Satisfactory criminal background check
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
(1) Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedure manuals.
(2) Follow directions and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral or diagram form.
(3) Knowledge of medical terms and codes.
(4) General knowledge of school health problems.
(5) Ability to administer medication, provide safe and orderly clinic procedures and work closely with the
school administration.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
JOB GOAL
To assist in providing a healthy school setting for children and workers. To provide first aid
when needed, and to monitor and enforce health related laws, codes and immunization
requirements.
SUPERVISES:
N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Administer medications following school and county policies.
(2) Provide minor first aid to all students.
(3) Review health and immunization records for compliance.
(4) Coordinate annual health screenings.
(5) Provide in-service for school staff.
(6) Provide classroom health education when asked.
(7) Plan, with a Registered Nurse, procedures for the chronically ill.
(8) Provide health screenings for head lice, scoliosis and high blood pressure.
(9) Establish safe school clinic procedures.
(10) Provide annual CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens for employees.
(11) Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as
needed to move objects
Job Description Supplement Code: 1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is ten
months; eight hours per day. Classified Salary Schedule
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Board’s policy on
evaluation of personnel.
Job Code Title: Nurse, LPN
Job Code: 61321
Job Classification: 14 Other Professional Staff
Job Class Category: F Educational Support Personnel
EEO Line: 50
BOARD APPROVED:
December 15, 2016

NURSE LPN

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955585
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NURSE, LPN
JOB DESCRIPTIONQUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Minimum of High School Diploma.
(2) Certification as an LPN from an accredited program.
(3) Experience preferred in pediatrics or community health.
(4) Satisfactory criminal background check
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
(1) Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedure manuals.
(2) Follow directions and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral or diagram form.
(3) Knowledge of medical terms and codes.
(4) General knowledge of school health problems.
(5) Ability to administer medication, provide safe and orderly clinic procedures and work closely with the
school administration.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
JOB GOAL
To assist in providing a healthy school setting for children and workers. To provide first aid
when needed, and to monitor and enforce health related laws, codes and immunization
requirements.
SUPERVISES:
N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
(1) Administer medications following school and county policies.
(2) Provide minor first aid to all students.
(3) Review health and immunization records for compliance.
(4) Coordinate annual health screenings.
(5) Provide in-service for school staff.
(6) Provide classroom health education when asked.
(7) Plan, with a Registered Nurse, procedures for the chronically ill.
(8) Provide health screenings for head lice, scoliosis and high blood pressure.
(9) Establish safe school clinic procedures.
(10) Provide annual CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens for employees.
(11) Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as
needed to move objects
Job Description Supplement Code: 1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is ten
months; eight hours per day. Classified Salary Schedule
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Board’s policy on
evaluation of personnel.
Job Code Title: Nurse, LPN
Job Code: 61321
Job Classification: 14 Other Professional Staff
Job Class Category: F Educational Support Personnel
EEO Line: 50
BOARD APPROVED:
December 15, 2016

Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $16 to $22 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• LPN Certification from an accredited program.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alice Keith , Secretary
• 200 Reid Street
• Palatka, Florida 32177
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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