Vacancy Title Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct health care to students under RN direction. The role includes administering medications, documenting care, and contributing to health assessments within the district’s guidelines.

The LPN will work with school staff, physicians, and families, participate in IEP processes as needed, and ensure timely health records and reporting while maintaining patient confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires TN LPN license and a High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant area.
• Pediatric, community health, or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services to students with health conditions per plan of care, including administration of medications.
• Communicates with physicians, community agencies, school personnel and parents according to guidelines.
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential health records of students.
• Participates in IEP meetings when needed and consults with RN on health care plans.
• Administers and documents medication administration accurately and within established timeframes.
• Keeps supervisor informed of incidents or issues.
• Adheres to district policies and federal/state guidelines.
• Assesses and updates the plan of care as needed.
• Provides care for students during bus transport as required.
• Compiles data for monthly nursing reports.

Skills

LPN license

Education

High School diploma or GED

TN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The mostsuccessful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct health care services to students under the direction of a RN. The Licensed Practical Nurse will administer medication and medical treatment prescribed by the physician. The Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides nursing service to school children with health conditions who require specialized nursing related services, according to the plan of care for that child, including but not limited to, catheterization, G-tube feedings, administration of medications, etc.
• Communicates with physicians, community agencies, school personnel and parents according to the guidelines from the school system.
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential health records of students via the District's electronic charting system.
• Participates in IEP meetings when needed. Consults with RN on the Individualized Health Care Plan as needed.
• Administers and documents medication administration accurately and within established timeframes.
• Effectively communicates to RN any noticeable changes in student; consults with RN and/or other health team members and seeks guidance as necessary.
• Keeps Clinical Lead/Supervisor informed of incidents or issues requiring his/her attention.
• Applies and supports policy and procedures of the school system and adheres to state and federal guidelines.
• Assess the plan of care on a continuous basis.
• Provide special care for students with diagnosed medical conditions who have nursing as a related service.
• Provide special care for students during bus transport to and from school through the District's transportation system.
• Compiles data for monthly reports documenting and explaining nursing activities and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a High School diploma or GED, and 2+ years’ experience in a relevant area for a total education/experience of 2 years. Must be a state of Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse. Prefer pediatric experience, community health and/or critical care experience.