Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Parmer Park (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. They promote health education and preventative health practices for students.

What We Offer

Compensation ranges between $24.41 for 0 years of experience and $30.51. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other benefits include:

• A 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.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• 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.
• 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 may be offered if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• LVN or LPN licensure
• Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid
• State-approved vision, hearing, spinal, and AN health screener certification (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 include:

• Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.
• Manage campus clinic independently, serving up to 1,600 students.
• Serve as a health advocate for students, notifying parents of accidents or illnesses and securing medical care for students in emergencies.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs.
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Ensure students 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.
• 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.
• Collect, review, and enter immunization records.
• Maintain clinic inventory by requesting supplies and equipment needed.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, state department of health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area.
• 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 professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, the network has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. 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. The Staff Culture and Belonging Team promotes human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.