Position Overview
The School Licensed Nurse (LPN / LVN) is responsible for providing direct school nursing services in an effort to promote prevention, medical management and academics.
Looking for a 1 : 1 private duty nurse to acompany a child at school. Depending on case, some care at child's home may be required at home.
Must already be fingerprinted to work in a school. If not, must be willing to get finger printed upon employment.*
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain standards of nursing while providing care under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Perform treatments and / or procedures with skill and competence
- Maintain and follow physician order for any invasive procedure and / or skill. Administer medication as per MD order and / or parental consent
- Attend Health Plan meetings and school conferences when applicable; assisting with the plan of care under the direction of a physician, registered nurse, school designee and / or parent
- Attend appropriate continuing education programs as per licensure requirements and participate in Aveanna in-servicing and training as offered
- Exhibit behavior supporting and promoting student’s rights and overall wellbeing
- Follow Aveanna and school board policies and procedures that affect the health, safety, and wellbeing of students in the school health setting
- Report any changes in the student’s mental, physical, or environmental condition (including any incidents) to the physician, nursing supervisor, school designee and parent as applicable
- Recognize and report signs of substance abuse, physical abuse or neglect
- Provide a clean and safe environment within the school, including the safe use of equipment. Maintain a neat and orderly workspace
- Identify appropriate methods for storage of equipment, supplies, and medications
- Provide individual teaching and training with student and / or others in an effort to encourage and promote student independence when applicable
- Collaborate, coordinate and supervise services with others in order to promote academics and individualized student needs
- Accurately document services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day the services are rendered
- Submit nursing documentation, logs, reports and timesheets according to company guidelines
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
Additional state specific requirements :
Continuing Education as required by state
Preferences
Pediatrics
Other Skills / Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Leadership skills
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
- Must be able to travel
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
- Must have visual and hearing acuity
- Must have strong sense of smell and touch
- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.