LPN - School Nurse

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for a dedicated LPN as a School Nurse. As the School Nurse-LPN, you will be responsible for assisting the Provider on staff in direct patient care. The work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and No Weekends or Major Holidays. The School Nurse-LPN must demonstrate knowledge and skills while appropriately communicating and interacting with patients, families, staff and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities:

Effectively deliver direct patient care under the supervision of the provider

Return the examination rooms to proper order after each patient

Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner

Demonstrate the ability to access and assist patients in emergency situations

Keep the exam rooms and lab neat, clean, organized and stocked with necessary supplies

Effectively teaches and documents patient education

Document complete and accurate vital signs

Adequately documents information in the medical record

Adequately assesses patients according to symptoms

Prompt in following the Provider's orders

Return patient phone calls in a timely manner

Understand and assist with the recall and follow up procedures

Prepare reports and follows up as necessary

Demonstrate flexibility in job duties

Demonstrate appropriate documentation in the EMR

Possess the knowledge to operate clinical equipment

Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude toward patients and staff

Effectively communicates with the provider

Adheres to infection-control policies using universal precautions at all times and PPE as appropriate

Anticipates and prepares supplies needed for procedures to expedite patient care

Demonstrate proficiency in performing in-house testing

Assist with medical record scanning as needed

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Mississippi Board of Nursing License

Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the administration of their duties in addition to performing phlebotomy

Basic knowledge of clinical operations

Demonstrates skills in written and oral communication

Ability to comprehend and perform duties with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize work and accept constructive criticism

Ability to prepare reports and follow-up as necessary

Must continuously listen, visualize and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Must have full range of body motion

Must frequently sit, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel and twist

Physical and Other Requirements:

Must be able to pass criminal background check, drug screen and physical assessment

Must occasionally kneel, twist and have ability to grasp firmly

Must lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 20lbs