Licensed Practical Nurse

Reports To : Building Principal

Coordinator of Nursing Services

Roving Registered Professional Nurse

Director of Special Education Services

Position Purpose :

This is a classified position responsible for managing the daily operation of nursing services in an assigned building. A high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail are required along with the ability to work with a wide range of professionals in the school setting and community. The LPN must be able to communicate effectively and to work independently within established guidelines in a timely manner.

Qualifications :

• Current Kansas practical nursing licensure
• Minimum of two (2) years health related experience preferred
• CPR / AED certification
• Must be able to exercise assessment and critical thinking skills when delivering nursing services in the school setting.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in handling and dispersing information while applying new concepts and details and adapt easily to change.
• Dependable in attendance and observance of duty hours

Physical / Emotional Requirements : The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.

Physical

Emotional

Performance Responsibilities :

Provider of Care Role

Manager of Care Role

Member of the Profession

The licensed practical nurse functions within the guidelines of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, and Topeka Public Schools Policies and Procedures.

Terms of Employment :

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation :

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of classified employees.