Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Licensed Practical Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides nursing care students/patients and teaching to students/patients, families, and school staff. He/She also is supervised by the Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational Nursing
- Licensed as a licensed graduate Practical Nurse in the District of Columbia
- Two (2) years of experience as a nurse in a school, pediatric acute care, public/community health, clinic setting preferred
- CPR Certification (American Heart Association)
Chronic Care Management
Patient Care
Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning and coordination of students care in conjunction with the RN, school administrator of designee, and SST team to support 504 plans, IHP development, and student support team plans.
- Follows the individual health plan for each student assigned to received care.
- Observes the students; evaluates the care of the patients; applies his/her knowledge of nursing skills to the students to whom he/she is assigned
- Accurately reports and records the patients condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
- Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the student visit and incorporates it in the clinical/documentation record daily; prepares student care report
and provides to schools administer.
- Assists the students with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the students
- Provides optimum physical and emotional environment
- Assists the Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and performing specialized procedures
- Participates in case conference, in-service, and other programs and meetings as needed
- Performs within limits of scope of practice, preparation and experience
- Communicates timely with parents and school administrators a student illnesses, injuries, and changes in condition
- Perform student medication administration and treatments as assigned per physician's medication treatment authorization plan of care. An LVN/LPN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience to perform.
- Maintains regular attendance; performs all duties in a timely manner; Attends all meetings as scheduled and/or directed by supervisor or CEO.
- Follows all procedures and adhere to policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Access Social Services and Education resources as appropriate to ensure safe, efficient integration of student services and support.
- Respects confidentiality at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Job description subject to review and may change based on business necessity.
- Other duties as assigned
Organizational Relationship
- Reports to RN Administrator and/or delegating RN
- Reports to designated school administrator while in school setting
Functional Abilities
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
- Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
Physical Demands
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time