Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Frontier (Immediate Opening)

Role Mission

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides health services to students, conducts state-mandated screenings, maintains 100% immunization state compliance, and maintains accurate files. The LPN leads the campus clinic, serving a campus with up to 1,600 students enrolled. The school LPN promotes health education and preventative health practices for students. All clinic staff report directly to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO).

What We Offer

Compensation: Hourly rate ranges between $21.64 for 0 years of experience and $27.15. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Tuition reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Employer-paid mental/behavioral health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
• Relocation allowance if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• LVN or LPN licensure (required)
• Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid (required)
• Certified by the state department of state health services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience in a health-related position required
• Experience with school-age children preferred
• Experience maintaining electronic health records preferred

What You’ll Do

Accountabilities:

• Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.
• Manage campus clinic independently which can serve up to 1,600 students.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs.
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Ensure scholars are compliant with immunization per state requirements.
• Consult with school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.
• Participate in health-related school committees focused on student health and wellness.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Recognize and report suspected child abuse.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• Communicate regularly with the Assistant Principal of Operations, Regional Registered Nurse, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services staff, and other staff regarding health services issues.

Professional Development

• Maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Maintain certification in CPR/First Aid as well as certification as state-approved vision, hearing, spinal, and AN health screener.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.