School Nurse- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Title: School Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Department: Student and Family Support Services - Health and Wellness Reports To: Manager of School Nursing and Site -Based Administrator Compensation : H-18 ($21.75 - $35.00) Number of Days : 181 Days Security Access: Assigned site Overtime Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Last Revise d Date : January 23, 2025 Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Optional Participation Bargaining Unit : AFT Funding Source: District Paid Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: • Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti-bias, anti -racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. • Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. • Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world -class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot of one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. • Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. • Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Site Administrator and Manager of School Nursing, the school nurse (LPN) works with students and the entire school community supporting health needs such as medication administration, first aid, immunization compliance, and workers compensation documentation, etc. Computer use for tasks such as email, submitting attachments, reports, online supply orders, accessing forms, etc. Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing program from vocational or other technical school Experience: • Two (2) years of nursing experience • School nursing, pediatric nursing, or related nursing specialty experience preferred Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: • Valid, unrestricted license for practical nursing from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing • Knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts, practices, and procedures. • Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite • Bilingual in Spanish a plus Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. School Health Management • Perform s nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse • Perform s delegated nursing care skills as appropriate for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in compliance with the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act and as assigned by the RN • Collaborates with school personnel in identifying and meeting physical, social, and emotional needs of school children • Promotes and maintains a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and families • In collaboration with the registered nurse, counsels with students, parents, and school personnel regarding health concerns and health behavior • Collects health status data using student, family, and healthcare professional ; methods of data collection may include observation, screening, physical assessment, intervention, and review of records and reports • Provides first aid and emergency care to students and staff, notifying parents/legal guardians or person responsible for student’s care as indicated • Conducts screenings such as vision, hearing, pediculosis, etc. • Monitor s status of student immunizations and work with school personnel and RN to ensure students meet State immunization requirements • Responsible for maintaining, administering, and documenting scheduled and PRN medications • Make s home visits as needed • Assures school accident reports are filed as need and assists school personnel with corrective action as appropriate • Keeps accurate and up -to-date list of students with special health needs • In collaboration with the RN, consults with physician and other healthcare professionals as needed • Provides an environment conducive to privacy, confidentiality, and efficiency Clinic Management : • Maintains accurate, up -to-date health records and record -keeping materials • Observes schedules, policies, and procedures as directed by Health and Wellness • Systematically records data on cumulative health records and interprets according to norms • Assist s RN in teaching health policies, procedures, and protocols to health assistants and designated employees School/Community Relations: • Demonstrates knowledge of available community services by making referrals as appropriate • Maintains open lines of communication with students, school personnel, families, and the community to address questions and concerns about school health • Assists in identification of students as risk for physical and psychosocial problems • Communicates health needs to other school personnel as appropriate • Reports incidents of suspected child abuse, according to state law and TPS policy and assists school personnel and administrators as needed • Acts as health advocate on behalf of students and families as appropriate Other: • Performs other appropriate tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned by the registered nurse, site administrator, or manager of school nursing Skills and Abilities Required: The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties. • Ability to reason, prioritize, and tirage health related situations • Ability to seek assistance and make appropriate contacts • Ability to adhere to administrative hierarchy • Ability to work collaboratively with others on a team and across disciplines • Enthusiasm for community work and health promotion • Attention to detail and a conscientious attitude • Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students, and families. • Time management and organizational skills • Ability to perform under stress and deescalate stressful situations while adapting to urgent/emergent situations Customer Contacts: • Internal: TPS District Employees • External: Students, parents, community members, partnered vendors, local and state agencies Supervisory Responsibility: • None Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. • Physical requirements consistent with an office setting • Occasional to frequent travel to dis trict and non -district sites Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on th e basis of race, religion, color, national origin , sex, sexual orientation, gender expression , gender identity, pregnancy , disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age , or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities . If you need an accommodation during the application process , please contact the district's talent management department at 918 -746-6310 or the district's human rights and title IX coordinator at 918 -746-6985 . You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn : Talent Management , 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 -6131 .