Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN
Location : DeLand, FL, 32720
Duration : 3 to 6 Months
Pay Rate : $23.00 / hr W2
Role & Responsibilities :
- Coordinate any necessary routine medical interventions needed.
- Provide nursing care and physician-ordered treatments, procedures, and medications to designated students.
- Maintain effective and productive operation of designated health room and / or treatment sites, including clinic supplies.
- Assist in the management of all cases of health problem referrals.
- Function as a health education resource person to the school faculty and staff.
- Provide, maintain, and interpret student health records.
- Attend student staffings and participate in individual educational plans as appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing documentation of all nursing care, treatments, procedures, and medications.
- Provide health-related in-service programs to school personnel when appropriate.
- Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care for students.
- Attend appropriate seminars, workshops, and continuing educational programs related to school health and school nursing practice for professional improvement.
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Nursing Supervisor.
Required Qualifications :
Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code.Two (2) years of pediatric, public health, or school health experience.High school graduation or equivalent.Current CPR and first aid certification.Possess a valid Florida Driver's License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver's License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required.Required Skills :
Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.Ability to exhibit skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing treatments, such as skilled care nursing procedures.Ability to teach selected students selected procedures.Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health issues.Ability to communicate clearly with parents, physicians, other health care workers, faculty, and school administrators.Ability to communicate with students on their cognitive level.Ability to assist in the provision of health assessments.Ability to assist in the development and implementation of health plans.Must-Have :
Two (2) years of pediatric, public health, or school health experienceCurrent CPR and first aid certificationPossess a valid Florida Driver's License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver's License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required