Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Special Education

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

Wage: Determined by the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Director of Health Services

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the day-to-day supervision of the building Registered Nurse (RN), in collaboration with other members of the healthcare and educational team to provide appropriate healthcare services to each scholar under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and the building principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides medications and treatments to identified scholars under the supervision by the RN, and according to the districts policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Applies knowledge of common medications and treatments to evaluate the side effects and effectiveness of services provided.
• Collects and documents data regarding the child's health status, (such as immunizations and nursing care) consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Provides written reports as required.
• Communicates with the registered nurse essential information regarding treatments provided and observations of the child's response.
• Follows written health care plans.
• Administers first aid and care to children who are ill or injured according to district protocols and under the direction of the RN.
• Communicates information from the child, family, physicians and other members of the health care/educational team to the registered nurse in order to facilitate coordination of services.
• Arranges and manages the physical setting of the health office:
• May be required to attend general staff meetings as requested by the principal.
• May be required to attend monthly nursing meetings and in-services.
• May be required to accompany children that have medical needs during
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and development in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related conferences, in-services, etc.
• Responsible for carrying out educational activities as requested by the principal.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
• Provides input into the development of the LPN role.
• Responsible for good attendance and punctuality and following call-in procedures to assure a safe and healthy environment for scholars.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Active Michigan LPN license.
• Current CPR and First aid certification.
• Must have:
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate's or higher degree.
• Demonstrated experience with medically fragile patients (i.e. diabetes, seizures, tracheostomy, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with medically fragile children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to interact with parents, the public and staff members in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment) including auscultation using a stethoscope. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. The employee must be able to bend, push and/or pull loads, such as pushing children in wheelchairs or moving/rearranging furniture or assisting scholars with standing, transferring and walking. The employee must physically restrain scholars, when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of scholars.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.