Job Title:                       Licensed Practical Nurse, Classroom

Department:                 Special Education

Pay Grade:                    H209

FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt

Reports to:                    Principal

 

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for providing appropriate immediate care for medically fragile students within assigned classrooms; implementing Individual Educational Plans; and ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

• Administer first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments providing appropriate care as delegated by the professional school nurse for medically fragile children.
• Implement individual student care plans addressing students’ health needs.
• Maintain manual and electronic files and/or records providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Maintain contact with professional school nurse advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Monitor students’ daily schedule and health care plan providing necessary care in compliance with established guidelines and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Participate in a variety of meetings gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students’ health needs, service delivery, and educational programs, and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Prepare a variety of written materials documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provide instruction to students, under direction implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s; and ensuring student success.
• Report health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Respond to emergency situations resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Community College and/or vocational school degree with study in a job-related area or Associate’s degree from an accredited community college, college, or university.
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must be CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Must have Missouri State Nursing License.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include health standards and hazards; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; knowledge of community resources; and treatment modalities.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications.
• Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team; and work with frequent interruptions.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

 

• Work environment is primarily indoors, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• The work is medium work that requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance. 
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.