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- Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
- Current license (L.P.N. or R. N.) in the State of Kentucky or proof of temporary work permit from Kentucky Board of Nursing.
- Two to Four year degree from an accredited university.
- One year comprehensive nursing experience.
- Valid Kentucky driver's license.
- First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
- Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Policies and objective of assigned program and activities.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Contagious diseases.
- Administer first aid according to established procedures.
- Conduct variety of health screenings.
- Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
- Make referrals and perform follow-up.
- Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
- Understand and follow written prescriptions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- Complete work with many interruptions.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
- Administers CPR, first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems to students and school employees as needed.
- Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; and observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
- Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follows-up as necessary.
- Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
- Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
- Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, and obtains student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
- Provides information and makes recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students.
- Makes home visits as requested in order to support student health needs.
- Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
- Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
- Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
- Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
- Completes work with many interruptions.
- Participates in in-service training programs.
- Performs other assignments consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools.
- Complete the online application at:
- Complete the Classified application.
- Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at or
- For information regarding this position contact Jennifer Fowee at or Janice Wilkerson at .
school nurse, lpn or rn - Covington, KY , USA, United States - Covington Independent Public Schools
Covington Independent Public Schools
Covington, KY , USA, United States
1 month ago
Description
Position Type:Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
3/8/2024
Location:
James E. Biggs Early Childhood Education CenterCOVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE, L.P.N. OR R.N.
SCHOOL/PROGRAM: JAMES E. BIGGS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
DATE POSTED: MARCH 8, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
QUALIFICATIONS:
CONTRACT: 185 Days - adjusted for the remainder of year
SALARY: $20.80 @ 0 Experience LPN
$28.08 @ 0 Experience RN
$43,736 @ 0 Experience RN-BSN
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: