OPENS: 10/29/2024

CLOSES: Until Filled

JOB TITLE: Licensed Vocational Nurse

REPORTS TO: District Nurse

DEPT. / SCHOOL: Academic / Bob Hope School / Baytown Campus

WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt/Full Time/10-month Cycle

PAY GRADE: 2024-2025 LVN Payscale

 

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for implementing the school’s health program and providing direct services to meet the health and safety needs of the students and staff.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Valid Texas Vocational Nurses License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
  • High School diploma and graduation from an accredited Vocational Nurse Training Program
  • AED / CPR certification
  • Hearing, vision, spinal, and TRAT2DC screener certifications (can be obtained in-district), preferred
  • Must maintain certifications

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques, preferably in the pediatric setting.
• Able to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands.

 

Language Skills:

o Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
o Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents and faculty.
o Able to communicate with faculty, staff, students, parents, and the public in a courteous and
o professional manner.
o Ability to effectively present information in verbal or written form to school administrators, faculty, parents, children, and members of the School Board

Experience:
Minimum two years’ experience in community health, pediatric nursing or nursing which includes contact with school-age children.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

1.Accepts supervision and directions from Campus Director.
2.Complies with standards of care as outlined by the Board of Nursing for licensure.
3.Complies with federal guidelines regarding confidentiality of individual student/family issues and concerns (HIPPA, FERPA).
4.Complies with District policies, rules, and regulations.
5.Applies universal precautions.
6.Demonstrates a positive and helpful approach in dealing with students, parents, and staff.
7.Demonstrates good communication skills with parents and staff through written and oral interactions.
8.Maintains accurate written and computerized records as required.
9.Demonstrates proficient computer skills as well as filing skills.
10.Skillfully operates health-related equipment such as blood pressure monitors/cuff, otoscope, audiometer, thermometer, vision and hearing screening
11.Provides for daily care of students with medical needs in the school setting utilizing health protocols and care plans.
12.Provide basic first aid care for minor injuries and illnesses and obtain necessary assistance in cases of serious trauma and /or illness.
13.Accurately administers medications (as ordered by a physician) according to state law and District policy and recognize adverse reactions.
14.Maintains accurate, current, complete health records on each student, including individual daily documentation of student care, medications administered, treatments administered, immunization records, health history, screening results, and follow-up information.
15.May need to participate in the development of the Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP).
16.Performs screening procedures as required by Texas law, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, and District policy.
17.Identifies health problems and refer students for further evaluation as necessary and follow up on the referrals to obtain optimum health for each student.
18.Communicates daily with essential staff any possible communicable diseases, any changes in students’ health status, and any family needs or concerns.
19.Demonstrates knowledge regarding reporting abuse to the appropriate agency according to state laws and District policy.
20.Reports communicable diseases as required by Jefferson County Public Health and Environmental Services according to District policy.
21.Educates faculty/staff as needed on health-related topics.
22.Provides guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related.
23.Adheres to the Texas Department of State Health Services immunization laws, secure records on each student, update as necessary on health card and computerized record.
24.May need to participate in ARDS and IEP meetings as appropriate.
25.Continues to pursue educational opportunities to maintain an optimal level of performance and comply with Board of Nursing LVN license requirements and District requirements.
26.Attends health service nurse meetings and campus meetings.
27.Models behavior that is ethical and responsible.
28.Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and Standards of Nursing Practice.
29.Serves on campus crisis team.
30.Reports potential health and safety hazards to Campus Director or Campus Safety Officer.

31.Adapt to changing demands in the best interest of the district.
32.Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with district policies and practices.

 

WORK CONDITIONS:

Equipment Used:

Computer with appropriate software, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, overhead projector, and other specialized equipment

 

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; maintain emotional control under stress.

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, pushing, pulling.
2. Move and carry small stacks of books and equipment.
3. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, including antiseptics and disinfectants.
5. Possible exposure to blood and other body fluids as well as blood borne pathogens.
6. Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
7. Travel between campuses as needed.
8. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
9. Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

 

ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education.  Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus.  Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Baytown, Texas.  The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School. 

 

Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.