Substitute Nurse Pool (LPN) 2023-2024 SY

MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school system in Birmingham is seeking a Substitute Nurse (LPN) for the 2023-2024 school year. The role involves providing health services to students, administering medication, and maintaining health records. Ideal candidates will hold a current Alabama LPN license and CPR certification. The position requires clinical experience with school-age children and a commitment to student health and safety.

Qualifications

• Provide health services to students according to nursing standards.
• Complete health care plans and monitor medications and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and provide direct student care.
• Conduct health appraisals and maintain health records.
• Provide training for medication assistants.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

CPR certification

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Substitute Nurse Pool (LPN) 2023-2024 SY

Birmingham City Schools

2015 Park Place

Birmingham , AL 35203

Classified - Position - Substitute - Bus Aide / CNP / Custodial / Clerical/ Nurse

Job Number 2300260498

Start Date

Open Date 03/20/2023

Closing Date

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide health services to students within the school system according to the accepted Standards of School Nursing Practice as published by the American Nurses Association and the National Association of School Nurses. The practice of school nursing shall be within the Guidelines and Nurse Practice Act published by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide, but not limited to, direct student/patient care which includes first aid care,
  administrating medication, performing invasive procedures and specific tasks that require independent nursing judgement or intervention.
• Provide, but not limited to, health appraisal of students and make necessary referrals in the areas of vision, hearing, dental, physical disability, and scoliosis, according to the health services policies and procedures.
• Consistently uses aseptic techniques when preparing medications.
• Administers medication according to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Check students for head lice as indicated and instruct parents in correct treatment of condititon.
• Obtain information on student's past and present health history utilizing all available sources of information and correctly enter information in an electronic patient history record and maintaining the health records of students.
• Complete health care plans and emergency care plans for students and review annually.
• Monitor equipment, supplies and materials for school health clinic.
• Monitor medications and other materials and supplies for expiration dates.
• Maintain security of school health supplies and materials.
• Prepare health reports for supervisor, Board of Education, health department, and State Department of Education as required.
• Provide resources to school personnel on health and safety issues.
• Provide professional learning on health-related topics for school personnel.
• Provide training for medication assistants and evaluate their performance in compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines in the administration of medication to students.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of student's health information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical Nurse.High School Diploma or GED equalivant.Must possess a current CPR certification (this may be obtained after employment)Clinical nursing experience with school age children in the hospital, community health or a pediatric clinic desired.

**Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Duty Days 184

Reports To Nurse Coordinator

Salary Range: From/To LPN Sub Daily Rate $30/hour

Job Attachment

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