Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Job Description
Primary Purpose: Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school district nurse (RN). Qualifications Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of basic first aid Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: One year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children Experience with children’s immunization requirements Major Responsibilities and Duties Nursing Services Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures. Manage student behaviors Comply with all Nursing Practice Act regulations Maintain extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed. Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN. Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN). Participate in 504 or Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items. Clerical Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills in MAC and PC formats Ability to use software for database data entry and do word processing Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; assisting non-ambulatory students Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Salary: To be determined by breadth of experience and the LVISD salary schedule Our employees enjoy full benefits, TRS Active Care (the district contributes $445 toward medical insurance) with cafeteria plan and many more options available.
2/28/2025
