Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conway Public School District
Qualifications: - Licensed Practical Nurse by Arkansas Board of Nursing
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certified
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Instruction certification preferred
- Possesses the ability to work with children; experience with children preferred
- Basic computer aptitude
Reports to:
Registered nurse
Supervises:
Not applicable
Terms of Employment:
The contract length will be 187 days.
Evaluation:
Based on local district policy and performed by the building principal who is assisted by the assistant principal in regard to evaluations.
Job Goal:
The Licensed Practical Nurse will support and assist the registered nurse in all areas in order to support, promote, and assist in student health care needs.
Performance Responsibilities: - Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
- Assists the registered nurse in all aspects of their responsibilities, to include but not limited to the following:
- Administering prescribed medication.
- Keeping and/or maintaining records related to student care.
- Assisting students with any health-related needs, including self-care needs such as hygiene, toileting, catheterization, blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, tube feeding, etc.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents/guardians; resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Assists the registered nurse in the coordination of medical information among the parent, the school, and the medical provider.
- Supervises a variety of student activities, including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
- Assists the registered nurse in the maintenance of appropriate and secure confidential records, information, and inquiries.
- Assists the registered nurse in the evaluation of student injuries, determination on course of action, and performance of first aid in compliance with the registered nurse’s guidance.
- Assists the registered nurse in completing and maintaining communication logs with staff and parents, if appropriate.
- Assists in and is participatory in the development and implementation of health care plans as directed by the registered nurse.
- Assists the registered nurse in the maintenance of the immunization program.
- Assists the registered nurse with all screenings required by the Arkansas Board of Education.
- Other duties, as assigned.
