LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Licensed Practical Nurse 11/2017

JOB DESCRIPTION Puyallup School District PESPA Level 6

Licensed Practical Nurse

Purpose Statement: The purpose of this position is to assist the Registered Nurse in meeting the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians and RNs; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; and serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and assisting with mandated health screenings; and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.

Essential Functions Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatment for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children. Assists the Registered Nurse with student assessments for the purpose of identifying problems and/or complications. Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements. Lifts students for the purpose of repositioning and/or transferring to/from wheelchairs. Maintains confidential student records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information. Provides for student' toileting need (including catheterization as necessary) for the purpose of providing needed assistance and/or delivering services in compliance with established regulations. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions May serve on building committees May attend staff meetings and building events, such as open house May attend related in-service activities and workshops Performs other related duties as assigned

Education LPN License, job related experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; administering first aid; preparing and maintaining accurate records; gastrostomy tube feedings; and medication administration.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations, using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes; age appropriate activities; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; and stages of child development.

Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals Licensed Practical Nurse 11/2017

and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization's services.

Working Conditions The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and0% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.

Required Training CPR and First Aid Training Yearly

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance