Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
 1.  State of Colorado Board of Nurses license for Licensed Practical Nurse (required).
 2.  BLS-C certification.
 3.  Maintain current continuing education for State of Colorado and District for Licensed Practical Nurse.
 4.  Obtain First Aid/CPR training.
 5.  Ability to lift 50 pounds.
 6.  Ability and willingness to take directions.
 7.  Ability and willingness to meet the needs of students.
 8.  Excellent references including attendance and punctuality
 9.  Criminal background check required for hire.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
 1.  Excellent interpersonal relations skills and advanced oral and written communication skills.
 2.  Advanced leadership skills
 3.  Advanced math and accounting skills.
 4.  Customer service and public relations skills.
 5.  Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 6.  Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building/departmental procedures.
 7.  Ability to manage multiple priorities.
 8.  Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
 9.  Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
10.  Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and
educational backgrounds.
11.  Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge:

 1.  Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
 2.  Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, FrontPage.
 3.  Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
 4.  Operating knowledge of wheelchairs, prosthetic devices, ventilators, G-Tubes/pumps, insulin pumps and orthotic equipment.
 5.  Not all tools may be listed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:
 1.  Administer all approved medical procedures and maintain health care plans within the school including treatment such as tracheotomy suctioning, catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration and nebulizer treatments.
 2.  Document all services delivered.
 3.  Ensure proper storage of medications.
 4.  Administer medications to students.
 5.  Provide first aid and maintain health records.
 6.  Assist in the program assigned for care of students with special needs.
 7.  Communicate with the supervising nurse about student health needs.
 8.  Perform other duties as assigned.