School Health Nurse-LPN Position Available In Williamsburg, South Carolina

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• :: {tabindex=”0″}Qualifications
• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the South Carolina Board of Nursing
• Current Adult, Child, and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program certification
• Computer literacy
• Valid drivers license
• One year of experience as a LPN, preferable in pediatric, community health nursing

Supervisor:

Registered Nurses as designated,

Clinical Nursing Supervisor, PrincipalPerformance Responsibilities:

(includes other duties as assigned)Nursing Care

• Provides acute or chronic health care, first aid, and emergency care to students as assigned or delegated by the School Nurse Supervisor in accordance with professional scope and standards as identified by the SC State Board of Nursing and school policy and procedures
• Administers medication with appropriate documentation and in accordance with the SC State Board of Nursing
• Nurse Practice Act
• Provides nursing care procedures as defined in the Individualized Health Care Plan (IEP) and assigned or delegated by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor
• Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, communicable disease reporting, OSHA, and acute or chronic medical conditions
• Performs DHEC recommended screening procedures and reports finding to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor
• Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for reportable diseases and suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter
• Notifies the Clinical Nurse Supervisor (and/ or designee) of any school emergency situation.

Health Education and Promotion

• Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health, wellness and safety
• Reinforces health by promoting behaviors for individual students and staff using health program protocols and approved educational materials.

Communication

• Maintains communication with the Clinical Nurse Supervisor, teachers and other school personnel, and parents/guardians to promote a health and safe school environment
• Provides health services, information, and counseling within the scope of practice, in a cost efficient and effective manner
• Consults Clinical Nurse Supervisor for complex nursing issues or direction in professional nursing practice scope and standards
• Completes the accident/incident reports for students/staff and communicates with Risk Manager whenever there is a perceived liability for the school district or an unresolved environmental safety concern
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues, unless legally mandated to report.

Organization

• Maintains electronic / pen and paper health records of student and staff visits and documentation on students individual health records
• Maintains the health office facility and supplies.

Resource Utilization

• Utilizes existing computer technology effectively in the performance of duties
• Records 100% of health visits into the nursing log, and assists as needed to maximize Medicaid reimbursement as outlined by Medicaid
• Reimbursable School-Based Services
• Compiles data as requested for statistical purposes.

Professional Development

• Maintains current knowledge and competency in the specialty practice of school nursing
• Attends nurses staff meetings, in-services, and credentialing programs provided by the district.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually. The Clinical Nurse Supervisor will serve as the rating officer for the performance appraisal, with the school principal serving as the reviewing officer.:::[

Position Type:

[Full-Time[

Salary:

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