2024-2025 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) @ Alief Learning Center/DAEP

Primary Purpose

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates

Special Knowledge / Skills :

• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques

Experience :

One year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
• Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed.
• Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Distribute information to faculty or staff on health related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
• Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks as directed by the RN.

Clerical

• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.

Compliance

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.

Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Maintain HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated by a campus administrator on the LVN evaluation form. Registered Nurse observation records will also be used in the cumulative / annual evaluation.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); blood pressure monitor, audiometer, glucometer, titmus vision machine, suction machine and other medical equipment necessary for the delivery of specialized healthcare procedures;

special needs adaptive equipment; and standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking, grasping / squeezing, wrist flexion / extension

Lifting : Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities;

controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Days

Salary Range : Min-$37, Mid-$43, Max-$48, (Based on previous experience)

Salary Schedule

Salary is based on working days; working less days is less salary

Internal employees must