Part-Time School Nurse

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence School District in Independence, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide school health services, administer medications, and support student well-being under the Health Services Director.

The role focuses on health assessments, development of Individualized Health Plans and collaboration with PST, teachers, and parents to remove health-related barriers to learning. Part-time, 9-month position with district guidelines and HIPAA/FERPA compliance.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure is required and must be in good standing.
• Experience in school health or pediatrics is preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement health plans and emergency actions.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care as delegated by Health Services leadership.
• Promote and protect student health.
• Conduct health assessments and document findings.
• Develop and implement Individualized Health Plans.
• Develop and implement Emergency Action Plans.
• Maintain health data and confidentiality under HIPAA/FERPA.
• Coordinate health education and health activities with staff and community.
• Administer medications per district guidelines and provide staff medication training.

Skills

Nursing care

Health assessments

Emergency planning

HIPAA compliance

FERPA compliance

Student health counseling

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Non-Exempt, Part-time: 2 Days Per Week: 8.5 Hours Per Day

Reports To:

Director of Health Services Building Principal

Job Goal:

The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by protecting the health status of children by identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health related barrier to the learning process. The major focus of school health services is the prevention of illness and disability, health promotion, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is prepared and uniquely qualified in preventative health, health assessment and referral procedures.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Direct Nursing Care Activities as delegated by Director of Health Services or RN:
• Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children
• Provides health assessments and documents appropriately
• Develops and implements Individualized Health Plan (s) as directed
• Develops and implements Emergency Action Plan (s) as directed
• Collects, maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data of children
• Participates as the health team specialist on the PST team to develop the Individual Education Plan and 504 Plans
• Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases
• Administers medications according to district guidelines, providing medication delegation training to staff
• Maintains confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
• Recommends provisions for a safe school environment
• Provides health education, and Coordinates school and community health activities
• Maintains data/reports outlined in the Health Services Manual
• Acts as a role model and resource person for staff
• Provides professional, respectful, and compassionate care to students, parents, staff and community; demonstrate flexibility in meeting challenging needs
• Provides health counseling for staff and supports employee wellness programs
• Supports and follows district policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Attend health services professional development meetings
• Screens students according to screening guidelines, enters data and follows referral/case management protocols

Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Health Services

Direct Education and Assistive Activities:

• Participates in educational health programs/presentations/screenings
• Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary
• Alerts teachers/staff to special needs of individual students
• Collaborates with FSL's, counselors, and principals to identify and solve problems
• Collaborates with Nutrition Services for special nutritional needs of students
• Collaborates with transportation for the safe transportation of students.

Terms of Employment:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be employed for a nine (9) -month position. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Health Services and the Principal, using the Independence School District School Nurse Performance Evaluation form.