LPN Float Nurse

Location: Based at Clara Hearne Pre-K Center

Position Type: Classified

Reports To: Lead School Nurse

Job title

• LPN Float Nurse

Purpose Statement

• The job of LPN Float Nurse is to provide additional nursing support to the students and staff of Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Administer first aid to students and staff in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Dispense medications in accordance with state laws and district policies
• Provide medical procedures/maintenance health treatments within the school (e.g., tracheostomy care and suctioning, catheterization, gastrostomy tube feedings, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, nebulizer treatments)
• Responsible for recording and keeping files on all medical treatments/medications that are performed/administered according to district policies.
• Administer mandated screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, health) and record results
• Under the guidance of the District Lead Nurse review immunization records and NC Health Assessments. Report out of compliance students to the District Lead Nurse.
• Under the guidance of the District Lead Nurse review student health histories
• Implement health care plans for students, recognize student response and suggest modifications to the plan under the direction of District Lead Nurse
• Respond to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls, seizures, prescription reactions, bleeding) for the purpose of immediately ensuring appropriate medical attention.
• Refer students to student support staff related to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health needs
• Notify the District Lead Nurse of supply and material needs for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Health Room.
• Recognize the relationship between current health status and diagnosed chronic condition history, and confer with the District Lead Nurse regarding symptomatic students, staff, or teachers with chronic conditions regarding next steps.

Other

• Must possess and understanding of the School Health Program and children’s physical needs
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to all situations
• Must be able to get along with all types of parents and staff
• Must be compassionate and caring
• Must possess an awareness of the safety of others
• Must be able to fulfill all performance requirements of the position.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be proficient with computer
• Must practice good hygiene and be a role model to children.

Experience

At least 12 months experience is preferred. Pediatric experience is preferred.

Certificate and License Requirements

Must be registered and licensed within the state of North Carolina

CPR/First Aid certificate