Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
7/31/2024

Location:
See Posting
Waseca Public Schools District 829 is seeking a Part Time LPN to work with Sacred Heart School!

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Immediate Supervisor: Sacred Heart School Principal

Days and hours will be determined by the Sacred Heart Principal and Sacred Heart School calendar.

No Nights, Weekends or Holidays

Job Duties:

Primary:

Provide direct professional nursing services such as first aid, illness and emergency care, medication administration, g-tube feedings, catheterizations etc., and mandated reporter responsibilities (if applicable).

• Participate in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations and medical conditions using District technology.
• Delegate appropriate functions to health paraprofessionals as needed. Provides supervision for their direct and indirect care.
• Enhance the educational process through modification or removal of health-related barriers to learning and by promoting student wellness.
• Follow state and county guidelines for reporting contagious conditions and informing families and staff.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Provide skilled nursing care and treatment to students with medical needs.

Qualifications:

• A valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Minnesota Department of Nursing.
• First aid and CPR certified
• Competent in oral suctioning to support a patent airway
• Competent in gastrostomy tube care for feeding and medication administration.
• If required, ride on transportation to and from school with the student.
• A valid Minnesota driver's license
• Good oral, written, and computer communications skills
• A strong interest in working with children
• Willingness and ability to accept and follow directions provided by a licensed school nurse, Director of Special education.
• Must respect and protect the confidentiality of students, staff, and families.

Direct Supervision of the Following Positions:
None

Indirect Supervision of the Following Positions:
None

Physical Job Requirements:

Employee is Required to:

Never

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continuously

66-100%

Stand

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X

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Sit

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X

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Walk

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X

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Use hand dexterously (use finger to handle, feel)

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X

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Reach with hands and arms

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X

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Climb or Balance

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X

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Talk or Hear

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X

Taste or smell

X

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Physically Lift/Carry up to 10 lbs.

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up to 25lbs.

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X

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up to 50lbs.

X

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up to 75 lbs.

X

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up to 100 lbs.

X

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More than 100 lbs.

X

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