| Description | Job Summary
Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, provides practical nursing services to students with medically complex health needs. Performs designated routine non-invasive and invasive procedures established by physician orders. Provides basic first aid and attends to students’ health needs as indicated in the School Health Services Manual.
|
Essential Functiona (Not intended to be all inclusive)
Depending upon the specific functional responsibilities, incumbents may perform some or all of the functions in the section below. Percentage of time spent performing essential functions may vary across positions.
|
Percent of Job
|
|
1. Performs routine and prescribed invasive and non-invasive procedures, including, but not limited to; gastric tube feedings; breathing treatments; diabetic glucose monitoring; urinary catheterizations; and tracheostomy care and suctioning.
|
30%
|
|
2. Identifies and monitors student health status through needs assessments, screening procedures, examinations, observations, and analyses.
|
15%
|
|
3. Provides basic first aid and attends to student health needs as indicated in the School Health Services Manual
|
15%
|
|
4. Establishes and maintains appropriate medical records, logs, indices, and schedules on daily and school year diagnoses, procedures, treatments, monitoring, adverse reactions, and notifications.
|
10%
|
|
5. Distributes/administers prescription and non-prescription medication to students in accordance with applicable laws and directives, following guidelines described in school health policy manual.
|
10%
|
|
6. Assists the student, school personnel, and parents in understanding and coping with a student’s disability or condition.
|
10%
|
|
7. Designs intervention in conjunction with other health and education team members to prevent further disability.
|
10%
|
|
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
|
|
Open Requirements: : Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Florida State Board of Nursing; OR graduation from a School of Practical Nursing meeting the minimum requirements of the Florida State Board of Nursing with authorization from the Florida State Board of Nursing to practice as a LPN in accordance with Florida Statutes. Must maintain same during employment in this class.
Promotional Requirements: NA
Licensing/Certification/Registration: : Must secure licensure as a LPN by the Florida State Board of Nursing prior to appointment and must maintain same during employment in this class. Dependent upon assignment, may be required to have a valid Driver's License prior to appointment and which must be maintained during employment in this class. CPR certification must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained during employment in this class.
Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of principles and techniques of practical nursing
- Working knowledge of clinic procedures, instruments, equipment, and the uses and effects of medications
- Knowledge of the principles of practical nursing in providing nursing services
- Knowledge of childhood illnesses
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications
- Skill in the use of glucometer, nebulizer, catheters, IVAC feeding machines and equipment, suction machine, and related medical equipment
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills
- Ability to administer medications and treatments adjusting to the student’s condition
- Ability to initiate appropriate emergency measures
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
- Ability to maintain applicable records and reports
- Ability to inventory and order supplies
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Physical ability to lift, move and position students for procedures and transporting
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Legend:
0% = No Requirement (N)
1-20% = Some Requirement 1-2 hours per day (S)
21-50% = Moderate Requirement 2.5 – 4 hours per day (M)
51-79% = Great Requirement 4.5-6 hours per day (G)
80-100% = Constant Requirement 6.5 hours or more per day (C)
|
Physical Requirements/Movement:
Lift heavy (51 to 100 lbs.) items or awkward weights (S) – lift move, and position students for procedures and transporting
See (C)
Hear (C)
Talk (M)
Sit (C)
Walk (S)
Stand (C)
Grasp (G)
Fine hand & finger movements (G) – using medical equipment and devices on an ongoing basis
|
Kneel (S)
Squat (S)
Operate equipment (C) – standard medical equipment such as glucometer, nebulizer, suction equipment, IVAC, K-Pump, oxygen equipment, and related equipment
Operate motor vehicle (S) – depending upon assignment, may be require
|
|
Work Conditions:
Office environment (M) – school clinic
Noisy conditions (M)
|
Gloves necessary (G)
|
Note: The essential functions, physical demands, and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |