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Haysville Unified School District 261

Special Education Nurse (LPN) - Campus High School (10003395)

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Title Special Education Nurse (LPN) - Campus High School

Posting ID 10003395

Description USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Nurse-LPN

SUPERVISOR: Special Education Administrator

PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

6. Current Kansas LPN License.

7. Diploma from an accredited LPN program.

8. Current certification in BLS.

9. Experience in pediatrics and school setting preferred.

10. Must have knowledge and ability to use health equipment and computerapplications.

11. Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations

(afteremployment offer is made).

POSITION FUNCTION: The Special Education Nurse is responsible in providing school health

services to the assigned pupil(s). The Special Education Nurse provides technical supervision,

arranges for professional growth experiences, and coordinates district-wide activities in this

discipline according to established policies, guidelines, and departmental priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as a health advocate for the pupil.

2. May support adaptation of classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the

direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing

classroom objectives.

3. Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining

students personal hygiene.

4. Provides classroom level leadership to promote healthy attitudes among pupils and

teachers and a safe and healthy school environment.

5. Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency

procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to

job functions.

6. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g.

restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the

purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

7. Encourages, coordinates, and participates in programs of health education through

individual pupil/parent consultation and classroom participation.

8. Facilitates the implementation of Board of Education health related policies.

9. Assesses and implements care for pupils according to Board of Education policy, state

School Accreditation standards, and Nurse Practice Act regulations.

10. Designs and implements, within approved procedures, a health appraisal program,

including dental inspections, vision and hearing screening.

11. Collaborates with other school personnel, including administrators, support staff and

teachers, toward the promotion of child health and its optimal interaction with education.

12. Counsels with pupils, parents, and school personnel concerning health needs or health

concerns of pupils.

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13. Works closely with family regarding the pupil\'s health needs, facilitating communication

and health between the school, parents, and the pupil\'s health care provider.

14. Participates as a member of the Individualized Education Plan for the assigned pupil(s).

Interprets pupil health status and, as indicated, plans, provides, and monitors related

health services.

15. Is knowledgeable of community and health resources and assists parents to utilize these

resources.

16. Assists in providing emergency care for pupil(s) and school personnel in case of injury or

sudden illness until a lawful custodian assumes responsibility.

17. Ensure documentation of medication and maintain, dispense, and secure all student

medication according to policy for medication administration.

18. Ensure first aid and health supplies are available and inform Special Education

Administration of any needed supplies.

19. Ensure a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to

remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work

environment.

20. Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular att

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