LPN​/LVN - School Nurse

Staff Today is seeking a LPN / LVN School Nurse for a local contract job in Deland, Florida.

• Specialty:
  School Nurse
• Discipline:
  LPN / LVN
• Duration:
  24 weeks
• 30 hours per week
• Shift: 6 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a School LPN to work at a facility in DeLand, FL . These are registry positions with our company.

We currently have two remaining LPN openings on the west side of the county:

• DeLand – Elementary School
• Orange City – High School
  
  Pay Rate: $18 / hour

POSITION GOAL

To appraise, protect and promote the health of the students at assigned school(s) within the scope of practice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code

• Two (2) years pediatric, public health, or school health experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or related field
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver's License agrees to acquire a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately

• Ability to exhibit skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing treatments, such as skilled care nursing procedures

• Ability to teach selected students selected procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health issues

• Ability to communicate clearly with parents, physicians, other health care workers, faculty and school administrators

• Ability to communicate with students on their cognitive level

• Ability to assist in the provision of health assessments

• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of health plans

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.
* Identify, evaluate and assess health problems and concerns.

2.
* Coordinate any necessary routine medical interventions needed.

3.
* Provide nursing care and physician ordered treatments, procedures and mediations to designated students.

4.
* Maintain effective and productive operation of designated health room and/or treatment sites, including clinic supplies.

5.
* Assist in the management of all cases of health problem referrals.

6.
* Function as a health education resource person to school faculty and staff.

7.
* Provide, maintain, and interpret student health records.

8.
* Attend student staffings and participate in individual educational plans as appropriate.

9.
* Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing documentation of all nursing care, treatments, procedures, and medications.

10.
* Provide health related in-service programs to school personnel when appropriate.

11.
* Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.

12.
* Attend appropriate seminars, workshops and continuing educational programs related to school health and school nursing practice for professional improvement.

13. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Nursing Supervisor

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at and ask to speak with Michael Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM MT)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code
• Two (2) years pediatric, public health, or school health experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or related field
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver's License agrees to acquire a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

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