• Job Description

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  Ro le Mission:

  The Lice nsed Practical Nurse (LPN) is primarily responsible for providing health services to students, conducting state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance, and maintaining accurate files.u00A0 The LPN is responsible for leading the campus clinic on his/her own, serving a campus with up to 1,600 students enrolled. The school LPN is also responsible for promoting health education and preventative health practices for students.

  All clinic staff report directly to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) . All medical and compliance for the district is directed to the Director of Health and Wellness .

  LPNs will be placed in the Academy, primarily serving K-5 students, though care to all students K-12 will be offered.

  What We Offer

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  Compensation:

  • Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.19 u00A0for 0 years of experience u00A0 and $23.98
  • This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

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  Other Benefits:

  We offer 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. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

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  • Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to u200B 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.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development: We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and more.u00A0

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  Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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  What You Bring -- Competencies:

  • Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Knowledge of Diabetic care management
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient keyboarding and electronic file maintenance skills
  • Ability to use laptop and software to develop and populate databases and do word processing
  • Ability to track, enter, analyze, and monitor data
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and execute toward goals

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  Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED u00A0 (required)
  • LVN or LPN licensure (required)
  • Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid u00A0 (required)
  • Certified by the state department of state health services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings u00A0 (preferred)
  • 2+ yearsu2019 experience in a health-related position required. u00A0
  • Experience with school-age children preferred.
  • Experience maintaining electronic health records preferred.

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  What Youu2019ll Do u2013 Accountabilities:

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  Health Services

  • Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols.
  • Manage campus clinic independently which can serve up to 1, 6 00 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 i mmunization per state requirements.

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  Consultation

  • Serve as a health liaison between 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.
  • Participate in recognizing and reporting of suspected child abuse.
  • Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
  • Communicate regularly with the A ssistant P rincipal of Operations, R egional R egistered N urse , school counselor, teachers, parents, food services staff , and other staff regarding health services issues.

  Administration

  • Collect, review, and enter immunization records. Ensure records are compliant per state requirements and remain compliant throughout the school year.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic visits, student action plans, doctoru2019s orders, etc.
  • Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
  • Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, state d epartment of h ealth rule s , State Board of Education rule s , and board policy in health services area.
  • Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus Assistant Principal of O perations.
  • Comply with all district and campus routines and regulatio n

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  Professional Development

  • Maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse /Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • M aintain 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 .

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  We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:

  • Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
  • Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
  • Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
  • Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
  • Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
  • We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

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  About IDEA Public Schools u202F u00A0

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  IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Reportu2019s top high u202F schools u202F lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. u202Fu202Fu202Fu202F u00A0

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  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. u00A0

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  At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in society. We are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff and supports their path to positively impact our broader society. We are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structures. Visit https://ideapublicschools.org/dei/ to learn about IDEAu2019s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitment. u00A0

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• About the company

  IDEA Public Schools, Inc is a not‐for‐profit charter school operator based in Texas.

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