Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Districtwide Licensed Practical Nurse
GENERAL SUMMARY: To perform direct and indirect nursing care for students guided by the nursing standards of the New Hampshire Board of Nursing under the supervision of the Registered Nurses in the District.

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED):

Board certified graduate of an accredited nursing school

Current LPN, RN or APRN licensure by the State of New Hampshire

Current certificate in Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid)

Experience working with youth in a healthcare setting

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide first aid and monitor vital signs of students, as needed

Skill to administer medications

Collecting data and conducting focused nursing assessment of the health status of stable students

Planning nursing care for students with stable conditions

Maintain safe and appropriate nursing care within the LPN scope of practice

Communicate and collaborate with the RN

Promote a safe and therapeutic environment

Participate in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of the student for his or her diagnosis

Filing of health information into the students health files

Ability to perform data entry of student information into the SNAP program

Assist with student screenings (vision, hearing, vitals)

Uphold regulations and laws related to confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and neglect, and other health-related requirements under HIPAA and FERPA