Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are committed to ensuring the safety of students by providing the highest standard of nursing care in the school and community setting so that every student has the opportunity to achieve their educational potential. We are nurses, care coordinators, health educators, health assistants, administrative staff, outreach workers, screening and prevention specialists who accomplish this by providing and coordinating specialized health services that support the educational experience for students throughout Multnomah and Clackamas County. We are committed to employee and community wellness, advocacy on behalf of students and their families, collaboration with community health systems and school based health centers, research and development to improve population health in schools, and using evidenced-based practice in the delivery of care. We support the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model that combines and builds on elements of the traditional coordinated school health approach by responding to the call for greater alignment, integration, and collaboration between education and health to improve each child''s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

Department: Student Services

Program: School Health

Reports to: Designated Nursing Supervisor

Classification/Range: Classified Represented/Range 16

Schedule: 190 days a year, 8 hours per day

POSITION PURPOSE:

Perform specialized support services as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The position assists in carrying out assigned nursing tasks, activities, promotes student safety and well being, and reinforces classroom programs.

NATURE & SCOPE:

This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes. This position carries no administrative authority or responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement nursing care according to established priority of needs and according to standards of nursing practice.
• Confer with Registered Nurse, teachers and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects to integrate educational assistance duties with specialized care or outreach programs
• Perform MESD program related activities and student health management implementing the School Health Services section of the Individual Education Plan.
• Integrate specialized services with other duties and when appropriate, guide individual or small groups in educational and social activities; assist with class work and assignments, and help monitor student activities in the classroom and other locations.
• Give input into Student Health Management Plan. Assist teachers in reviewing student work and programs.
• Perform instructional support tasks such as documentation of nursing records, or preparing health records, assessing children's health, or keeping educational data.
• Coordinate student and program activities with other educational and State agencies, perform administrative record keeping functions, and conducts home visits.
• Implement program adopted crisis prevention intervention strategies to include the use of de-escalating procedures and physical interventions to avoid injuries.
• Use personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attend workshops, staff development classes, and other meetings.
• Maintain portable office or specialized nursing/medical equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Adhere to school building, district and MESD policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in an office, home and classroom environment; involves sitting, walking, and may involve frequent lifting up to 30 pounds with occasional lifting of more weight; and requires use of vehicles and attendance at evening meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Follow through on assigned health student management plans and classroom assignments and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, educational assistants, and other MESD personnel.
• Conduct specialized assessments, recognizes urgent health problems, and refers to Registered Nurse.
• Listen, make sound emergency or crisis decisions, and effectively work with students in high stress environments.
• Good basic problem solving with effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Understand and execute oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to physically perform assigned duties using one or two person lifting technique.
• Successfully complete annual CPI/OIS and other re-certification as determined by the assignment.
• Possess a valid driver's license and vehicle available for use on the job.
• Possess a valid License to practice as a License Practical Nurse in Oregon.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D., valid Oregon License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, current CPR certification, and recent experience (within the last five years) working in a hospital or community/home health clinical setting with patients/clients who exhibit chronic or technology-supported health problems