School Health Nurse (LPN) — Impact Student Wellness

Mayflower High School; Mayflower (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayflower School District Mayflower High School in Mayflower, AR is seeking an LPN to provide school health services, administer medications, and coordinate student health programs. The nurse will report to the Principal and work on an assigned campus for 180 days at 8 hours per day.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, AR RN license, and at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in community health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Arkansas RN license required.
• Two years of nursing experience, preferably in community health.
• The Board may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
• Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
• Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a complete and functioning program to provide ongoing emergency health care.
• Develop and enforce procedures for the administration, safety, and security of medications, first aid or health supplies, and equipment.
• Participate in the implementation of health education curriculum.
• Coordinate health service activities with the instructional program.
• Plan and implement health assessment and screening programs.
• Assist in the control of communicable diseases by interpreting the policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases within the school.
• Coordinate referrals to health care professionals for medical diagnostic services and treatment as needed.
• Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state law, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and local board policy in the area of health services.
• Consult with staff on student health problems and provide assistance with individual cases as needed.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the school climate and mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the health program and implement changes based on the findings.
• Provide relevant counseling and guidance to students and parents so they may assume responsibility for the maintenance of student health.
• Help families use community resources for health-related needs.
• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of health care services to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Request appropriate supplies as necessary.
• Develop Individual Care Plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with local patrons and solicit funds for student assistance when necessary (glasses, hearing aids, etc.)
• Coordinate with the local health department to provide appropriate vaccinations (flu clinic, etc.)
• Maintain health provider CPR and provide CPR training as directed by administration.
• Maintain nursing license as required by state law.
• Routinely check AEDs as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license Arkansas

Calm demeanor

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Mayflower School District Mayflower High School in Mayflower, AR is seeking an LPN to provide school health services, administer medications, and coordinate student health programs. The nurse will report to the Principal and work on an assigned campus for 180 days at 8 hours per day.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, AR RN license, and at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in community health.