Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse* Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Health Services Coordinator/ Campus Principal Pay Grade: TCLR 6
Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 06/19/08
Primary Purpose:
Assist Health Services Coordinator (RN) by assuming routine recordkeeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
LVN certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Experience:
One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Health Services
- Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
- Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure). Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction, if needed.
- Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, examining spinal cord and scalp and dental screening.
- Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
- Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols.
- Contact EMS according to established school health services protocols and notify head nurse (RN).
- Participate in Texas Vaccine for Children Program following all protocols for administration and storage of vaccines.
- Assist District RN’s with screenings and kindergarten roundup as needed.
Safety
- Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
- Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.
- AED Maintenance
Clerical
- Record information on student health records.
- With principal’s approval, send out mass notices to parents.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter.
- Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
- Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
Compliance
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier AED.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
*Adapted from School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, June 2002.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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