Licensed Practical Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Id: 63591
 
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
 
Client:  TN RCSB
 
Location: 2240 Southpark Dr. Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128
 
Duration: 06+ Months
 
  
 
  
 
 
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may practice in a school setting under the supervision of a licensed Professional Registered Nurse (RN). Supervision is defined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as overseeing or inspecting with authority. 
 
The LPN must function within the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, the standards of practice established for LPNs, and other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to school nursing practice. They must also adhere to the Rutherford County Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.
 
 
  
 
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
Works as a team member with an  RN assigned to the school.
 
Prepare and administers medications and treatments to students according to district protocols and under the supervision of the RN using knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing care provided.
 
Must be proficient with tracheostomy care in the school setting under the supervision of the RN.  
 
Intervenes prudently and in a timely manner on students' behalf, observing standards of care based on current medical and nursing knowledge.
 
Completes all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to students.
 
Maintains open lines of communication with the RN and other appropriate school personnel while ensuring confidentiality.
 
Acts with first aid knowledge in emergencies.
 
 
  
 
WORK ETHICS:
 
 
 
Confidentiality    maintains confidentiality of all students or faculty members.
 Competence     demonstrates effective in applying nursing skills.
 
Reliability    stays on task on assigned duties.
 
Responsibility     accepts directions well, carries out directions from RN and Nursing Supervisor.
 
Accountability     must maintain routine daily schedule as filed with the Nursing Supervisor.
 
Diplomacy     is tactful in dealing with others.
 
Interaction with others     maintains positive interactions with students, parents, and other school employees.
 
Loyalty     is loyal to the Rutherford County School system and co-workers.
 
Safety     uses Universal Precautions and Aseptic / Sterile technique appropriately.
 
Open Mindedness     is willing to accept suggestions.
 
Professionalism     practices good nursing ethics, maintains confidentiality, maintains current CPR certification.
 
Dress Code     is dressed and groomed appropriately in scrubs or lab coat over business casual street clothes, and no low cut or revealing blouses. No sweatpants. No jeans unless it is a  "casual day" at assigned school(s). No perfumes or colognes. No smoking.
 
Cooperation     works well with others.
 
Communication     consults with other professionals appropriately  and  notifies RN of any concerns with students.
 
Punctuality     Reports to school on time.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a  full-time 10-month non-tenured position
 
 
  
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Holds an active Tennessee LPN license in good standing;
 
 
Is a licensed graduate of a Practical Nurse program with a minimum of two years of recent nursing experience, preferably in school nursing, pediatric nursing, community health nursing, home health, and emergency department;
 
Has access to a serviceable automobile to perform required travel between schools (reimbursed for mileage from first school to all other school-related travel throughout the day);
 
Has good verbal and written communication skills, experience in computer charting advantageous;
 
 Must be physically able to fulfill all performance requirements for grades pre-K to 12 (i.e., lifting, stooping, bending, etc.).