ABILITY TO: Perform the skill set of a Licensed Practical Nurse Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software Administer medications Perform procedures required by severely disabled special education students Travel between work sites Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups in a multicultural and diverse community Organize work, problem solve and select action plans Attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion Be flexible to changes in assignments or situations Work exposed to body fluids Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures. SUMMARY: The job of Licensed Practical Nurse is done for the purpose of providing health care services meeting the individual needs of students; incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.