Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hours per Day - 7.0

Days per Year - 196

• Shift - 8 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

CLASS SPECIFICATION

I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A. Job Title : B. Classification Level :

Classified - Nurse PT-6

C. Reports to : D. Working Title :

Building Principal Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN-non certificated)

II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building principal, with lead direction from the Director of Student Services, provides health related services for students. Demonstrates competency in providing direct nursing care to students as delegated by an ESA Certified Registered Nurse. Maintains records as required by State statute and District policy.

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Accompanies technology dependent students to and from school when medical status is considered at risk for life threatening event during transport; uses skilled nursing judgment.

2. Performs standard physical health care procedures; tests and records vision, weight, hearing, scoliosis, and immunization status of students.

3. Provides health and nutrition education to children and parents in coordination with other staff.

4. Assists with the identification, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; observes universal precautions at all times.

5. Assembles, organizes, and maintains student health records, files, and supplies.

6. Coordinates District and community services for students with paraeducators, volunteers, school nurse, and building administrator.

7. Administers first aid, CPT, and emergency care to students who are sick or injured; notifies school nurse, administrator, and parents, as required. Completes accident and suspected child abuse reports, as required.

8. Administers prescription and non-prescription medicine as prescribed by health care professional or parents; maintains daily log.

9. Attends training related to students medical treatment needs.

10. Performs other essential functions, as requested.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education and Experience

1. Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered

Nurse

B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of the principles of nursing and medical terminology.

2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic / sterile techniques and infectious

disease control.

3. Knowledge of care and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment.

4. Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

5. Knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho / social, and

disease entities.

6. Ability to communicate in person, writing, or on the phone, with students, staff,

parents, and volunteers, in a diverse environment.

7. Ability to work under pressure, adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health

issues.

8. Ability to learn and integrate policies and procedures adopted by the school building,

the District, and the State of Washington.

9. Ability to be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.

C. Certification and Licenses

1. Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a registered

nurse with an associates degree.

2. First Aid and CPR Card

D. Desirable Qualification

1. Previous experience working with school-age children.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for periods of time, and lift in order to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and / or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.

FLSA : Non-Exempt AFFILIATION : ESPCP

JOB CLASS : Professional / Technical WORK YEAR : 196

• Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
• Shifts are subject to change

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE : All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341 : Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, (253) 583-5154, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504 / ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at