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About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide health services to students, conduct state-mandated screenings, ensure 100% immunization compliance, and maintain accurate records. This role involves independently managing a campus clinic serving up to 1,600 students, promoting health education, and preventative health practices. Clinic staff report to the Assistant Principal of Operations, with medical and compliance oversight from the Director of Health and Wellness. LPNs will primarily serve K-5 students but will offer care to all K-12 students.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.
Manage campus clinic independently which can serve up to 1,600 students.
Serve as a health advocate for students.
Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs.
Make referrals as necessary.
Ensure scholars are compliant with immunization per state requirements.
Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.
Participate in health-related school committees focused on student health and wellness.
Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
Participate in recognizing and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
Communicate regularly with the Assistant Principal of Operations, Regional Registered Nurse, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services staff, and other staff regarding health services issues.
Collect, review, and enter immunization records.
Ensure records are compliant per state requirements and remain compliant throughout the school year.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic visits, student action plans, doctor’s orders, etc.
Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, state department of health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area.
Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations.
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulation.
Maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Maintain certification in CPR/First Aid as well as certification as state-approved vision, hearing, spinal, and AN health screener.
Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED (required)
LVN or LPN licensure (required)
Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (required)
Certified by the state department of state health services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred)
2+ years’ experience in a health-related position required.
Experience with school-age children preferred.
Experience maintaining electronic health records preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Knowledge of Diabetic care management
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient keyboarding and electronic file maintenance skills
Ability to use laptop and software to develop and populate databases and do word processing
Ability to track, enter, analyze, and monitor data
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and execute toward goals

Experience Level

0 years of experience
2+ years’ experience in a health-related position

Education Level

High School diploma or GED
LVN or LPN licensure

Salary/Compensations

$23.92 per hour
$18.29 per hour

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan.
Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year.
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year.
Unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
Other work-life services available at no cost.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered.

About the Company

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college.
Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists.
IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family.
You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.
Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values