Description:

Responsible for providing medical care to students and staff. 

Qualifications:

• Requires LPN certification from an accredited school
• Requires 2 to 5 years of prior experience in a health-related occupation
• Required to be a LPN and maintain current Missouri licensure
• Knowledge of medical terminology, practices and procedure.
• Current CPR Certification with AED
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships

Essential Job Functions include the following:

• Provides first aid in accordance with the “Health Procedure Manual”
• Administers medication under the supervision of the school nurse
• Documents student visits, care, dispositions and medications administered and accidents/incidents
• Performs general clerical duties as assigned by the school nurse
• Maintains confidentiality of all information encountered in the scope of responsibilities
• Consults with a Registered Nurse when situation is outside bounds of procedure manual or when treatment advice is necessary
• Attends in-service training sessions
• Provides information to parents regarding student health, community resources, etc. as directed by the school nurse
• Performs general clinical duties as assigned, trained and supervised by the school nurse
• Other duties may be assigned