Itinerant LPN Pool SY - Birmingham, United States - Birmingham City Schools

Description

Classified - Position - Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 03/01/2023

Closing Date

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Itinerant Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing basic medical attention to students and assessing their well-being. S/he will provide direct nursing services and health related training to district staff and students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the supervising RN to identify students with routine or special health care needs or procedures and follows the plan of care developed through collaboration with the supervising RN, health care prescriber and parents
• In collaboration with the supervising RN, gathers all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for students with health care needs
• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner to the supervising RN in order to keep health care plans current and accurate
• Follows procedures established to notify the System Head RN of expected or unexpected absences
• Provides direct nursing services, which include the administration of medications following all criteria in the Medication Curriculum developed by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Provides nursing care services as directed by the prescriber for students who
• Require specialized procedures, such as:
• • gastric tube insertion, replacement, and feeding
  • urinary catheterization, clean and sterile
  • administration of injectable medications
  • administration of rectal or vaginal medications
  • tracheotomy care, including suctioning
  • invasive procedures or techniques
  • sterile procedures
  • receipt of verbal or telephone orders from a licensed prescriber
• Documents all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established protocols
• Compiles required departmental and/or state reports accurately before scheduled deadlines
• Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools
• Administer first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policies
• Assist teachers with health education programs as directed by the supervising RN
• Performs nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Perform screening procedures as directed by the supervising RN
• Serve as a health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family and community
• Report potential or current school health/safety/abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the Principal and supervising RN
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality
• Assists the supervising RN in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the school health office as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Coordinator

• Current Alabama License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Clinical nursing experience with school age children in the hospital, community health or a pediatric clinic desired
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the supervising RN, administration, parents, faculty and students
• Must possess a current CPR certification (this may be obtained after employment)
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license