LPN School Other
Henrico County Public Schools

LPN Substitutes

apartment Henrico County Public Schools location_onShort Pump, VA 23233, US
$22.93 / HOUR
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Job Title

LPN Substitutes

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS - Student Health Services (Various Locations)

About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission:

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

General Statement of Duties

  • Functions as a contributing member of the school staff and school health team in all aspects of the school program.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and practices standard precautions.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development.
  • Serves as a child advocate within the established parameters and guidelines set forth by professional practice and in policy.
  • Practices sound judgment in the prioritization and care of student needs.
  • Encourages a well-nourished school population.
  • Refers students to primary medical care providers for evaluation with treatment and follow-up for suspected health problems.
  • Reports compliance with state laws including but not limited to: immunization, exclusion of students with contagious disease, chronic health conditions, screenings, outbreaks, and others as needed per supervisor request.
  • Promotes health and disease prevention to encourage a healthy community.
  • Attends scheduled in-service and training classes to increase knowledge and skills in job responsibilities.
  • Attends school community, and professional meetings as requested.
  • Maintains professional licenses.

Essential Duties

  • Effectively manages the health clinic by following standards of nursing practice, following procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by Student Health Services.
  • Reviews, tracks, and follows-up with immunizations, conditional enrollments, and physicals of all Kindergarten and new students entering school.
  • Creates cumulative health folders for new students and maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date records.
  • Per protocol, collects, documents, tracks, stores and counts medications, medication forms, treatments, and medical procedures and enter into the Medication Log.
  • Establish and maintain standards of emergency care to minimize the effects of accidents and illness in the school.
  • Reviews, organizes, and tracks all Health History Forms, medical conditions, student clinic visits, follow-up with medical conditions, create Chronic Health Report, document students without insurance, and create a tickler file for students with emergency information.
  • Provides essential delegated nursing tasks per protocol and within scope of LPN practice. Tasks include but aren't limited to: first aid, CPR, emergency care, acute and chronic student health needs, medications administration, specialized health procedures, care for students with special education needs, screenings, health related 504 and IEP interventions, and other tasks as directed.
  • Observes the health needs of students during clinic visits, screenings, chart reviews, physician referrals and other modes of communication and reports the information to the registered nurse overseeing the school.
  • Collaborates with assigned registered nurse in completing assignments, reporting data, and communicating pertinent school health concerns.
  • Communicates pertinent student health information to required staff in an effective verbal and/or written format, per policy.
  • Refers students to health, medical, social, educational, and other resources as required within parameters established by policy, this includes but is not limited to mandated reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect, immunizations, communicable disease, and others. Treatment provided within the scope of practice per the Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations.
  • Reviews, tracks, and follows-up with student health documentation on required forms, per protocol and standards of nursing practice.
  • Practices effective case management per nursing standards and policy.
  • Serves as a member of the school safety committee.
  • Maintains a well-equipped and organized clinic.
  • Assembles a substitute folder, per protocol, to be sued in the absence of the school nurse.
  • Coordinates, attends, and/or presents at various parent, student, and staff meetings included but not limited to "School-based Teams," 504 Meetings, IEP Meetings, Trainings, and others as required.
  • Provides care for students with chronic and severe health, emotional, social, and educational conditions.
  • Assists physician in health assessment of special education students, secures parental permission and provides follow-up.
  • Trains and tracks staff on OSHA regulations, anaphylaxis, and other requirements as needed per protocol.
  • Maintains appropriate OSHA standards and practices within school setting.
  • Effectively manages clinic budget.
  • Attends work daily, timely, and engaged and on tasks.
  • Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of high school or equivalent. Completion of state certified licensed practical nursing program. Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Knowledge of basic pharmacology. Knowledge of, and ability to use clinic/medical equipment. Ability to lift students as required. Knowledge and practice of "Standard precautions." Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of standard computer software, internet, and email.

Additional Information

Hourly rate $22.93

FOR SPECIFIC POSITION QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES at 804-343-6504.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please mail, fax, or hand deliver References , CPR Certification, LPN license, and college transcripts to:

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P. O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Road

Henrico, VA 23223-0420

Fax: (804) 652-3763

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.

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