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Kansas Employer Special Education Nurse (LPN) in Haysville, Kansas
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Haysville Unified School District 261
Special Education Nurse (LPN) - Campus High School (10003395)
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Job Details
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