| Location | Austin, TX |
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE Rev. July 2025
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Job No.: 6401 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director, Health Services Pay Grade: 604 Dept./Campus: Health Services Term: 187 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE To provide smooth and efficient operation of school health services under the supervision of an RN. LVN's may be moved from campus to campus based on student enrollment and medical acuity needs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Evaluate ill and injured students and communicate with families as needed. Evaluate and assess staff condition during medical emergency situations only, providing emergency- level intervention as appropriate; this role does not include routine or ongoing medical care for staff outside of emergency circumstances. Administer First Aid/CPR/AED when necessary. Administer medication as prescribed, while assuring compliance with state law and district policy. Establish and maintain student immunization records in compliance with state immunization requirements. Evaluate students for communicable diseases/conditions and refer as needed. Perform health procedures for students with health needs per physician's orders. Perform state mandated vision, hearing, spinal, and Acanthosis Nigricans screening and refer as needed. Enter screening data for state reporting as required. Provide healthcare information for groups or individuals as needed. Conduct inventory and order supplies for the clinic as needed. Coordinate and reinforce training for designated staff members in clinic operations and delegated procedural health tasks. Coordinate and reinforce campus staff training and education relating to health services. Participate in IEP's and other meetings as requested and under the supervision of a RN. Participate in providing campus safety and security input. Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education/Certification/Experience: Licensed Vocational Nurse with current Texas License. Vision/Hearing/Spinal screening, and Acanthosis Nigricans certification. CPR/AED certifications required. Experience in nursing, preferably in public-school environment.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE Rev. July 2025
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to handle stressful situations in calm and efficient manner; make decisions quickly and independently; understand LVN scope of practice; understand written and verbal instructions; and relate to students and families from a variety of backgrounds.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently communicates with other employees or public. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information. Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis. Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit. Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information. Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone, computer or other electronic device. Use standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases. May be required to lift 50-80 pounds unassisted. May be required to lift 81-200 pounds assisted. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.