2025-2026 Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse-Transportation

apartment Springfield R-12 Public Schools location_onSpringfield, MO, US

Job Title: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse - Transportation

Department: Transportation

Pay Grade: H209

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director III - Health Services

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for overseeing the individual health needs of students while being transported to and from school; reporting emergency situations to bus driver; administering medication; and supervising students on extra-curricular trips.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Administer first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or other students.
Assess situations involving students' other health related issues, identifying problems, referring for proper treatment, and complying with legal requirements.
Assist special education and/or medically fragile students and other passengers providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
Maintain student's confidential files and records providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
Monitor students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, or parent ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars in order to gather, convey and/or share information regarding students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
Prepare reports documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
Report observations and/or incidents communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
Respond to emergency medical situations ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
Secure students and/or their equipment ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Community College and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area or Associate's degree from an accredited community college, college, or university.
Minimum of two (2) years of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
State of Missouri Nursing License
Ability to successfully complete Q'Straint Certification (provided by District)
Ability to successfully complete CPI training (provided by the District)
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, draw conclusions and create action plans.
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 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 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.

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