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Para - LPN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,446 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Para
- LPN
Polk County Public Schools
Shelley S. Boone Middle, Haines City, FL, USA, 33844 - Haines City, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
Job Details
Job ID:
5922399
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Position Title
Para
- LPN
Custom Job Purpose
This position exists to provide services as LPN for individual schools.
Specialized work in assisting with services for schools. Duties are performed under the general supervision of school administrators. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records and reports.
Essential Functions of this Job
Professional duties will involve assisting with staffings, when required, and school committee assignments. Clerical assistance will consist of maintaining school health records and other related health reports. Supervision duties will include providing supervisory assistance for students receiving health related services. Reinforcement of instruction will be given for students and teachers regarding the health services and activities. Preparation of instructional materials will include assisting teachers to provide for the health related curriculum. Classroom assistance may be required for field trips, projects, and assisting students and teachers with health related needs. Technology will be used for medically related equipment. Specialized duties will necessitate being available to provide appropriate medical services and handle health related emergency situations.
Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Position requires graduation from high school or completion of GED. Maintain LPN certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification. Sincerely interested in educating and working with young people. Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports, and to work cooperatively and act professionally with other school personnel and parents. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
Work Context
Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with students, parents, internal and external contacts, and with the public.
Physical Environment
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds, and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds, with help as necessary.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
3
- Para Union
- E1•Aide
Salary Grade
N/A
Pay Grade
PA10
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Local Code
9003
EEO5
50
Approval Date
11/13/2012
Date Last Revised
Position Type:
Full-time
Benefits
- Dental Insurance