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Protouch Staffing

LPN - School Nurse

Protouch Staffing, Federal Way, Washington, United States, 98003


POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for supporting health care needs of students by performance of medical duties ordered by physician, which are developed and directed by the ESA School Nurse. Responsible for maintaining health records on student. This assignment is for a 1:1 case with female student.

Starting 10/29/2024 until 06/17/2025 Shift Mon-Fri 8a-4p

Pay Rate $36.50/hr

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor specified medical/health care needs of students with special medical needs, and instruct students to the maximum ability of their independence. Administer student medications and medical procedures as directed and requested by physicians. Administer first aid, per guidelines of Federal Way Public Schools, American Red Cross, and Department of Health (multi-colored flip chart) within scope of licensure. Maintain records under the guidelines established by the ESA School Nurse and Federal Way Public Schools. Assist with health screening; maintaining information log; recording results of screenings. Maintain confidentiality or provide medical information regarding students according to law and professional ethics guidelines. Will be assigned additional nursing duties as appropriate under the Nurse Practice Act and relevant WAC's.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Washington State LPN license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with children with special health care needs and diverse populations

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance Washington State LPN License - with a minimum 2yrs current experience. CPR/First Aid Certification through either American Heart Association or American Red Cross

KNOWLEDGE OF: School board policies and procedures Neurological/seizure protocol. Basic proficiency of standard computer software applications

ABILITY TO: Perform endotracheal or tracheostomy suctioning. Medication administration and documentation. Provide respiratory treatment and medication. Provide gastrostomy, colostomy, catheterization protocol and procedures. Provide blood glucose monitoring. Provide care for individuals with special needs and their care providers in a warm and confident manner. Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with health care professionals and school staff. Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations