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Para - LPN

Polk County Public Schools

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Location
Davenport, FL
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job overview

Polk County Public Schools is hiring a Para - LPN. The position provides Licensed Practical Nurse services to individual schools within the Polk County Public Schools system, performing health‑related duties under the supervision of school administrators. Responsibilities include maintaining health records, assisting with staffings, supervising student health services, reinforcing health instruction, preparing curriculum materials, supporting teachers during field trips, and responding to medical emergencies.

Key focus areas include Assist with staffings and school committee assignments., Maintain school health records and related health reports., and Provide supervisory assistance for students receiving health services..

Successful candidates bring High School Graduation Or GED and LPN Certification. Important skills include Understand Written Instructions, Understand Oral Instructions, Speak Coherently, Write Coherently, Keep Records, and Make Simple Reports.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Understand Written InstructionsUnderstand Oral InstructionsSpeak CoherentlyWrite CoherentlyKeep RecordsMake Simple ReportsWork CooperativelyAct ProfessionallyBilingualBiliterateWritten and Oral ComprehensionCommunicationRecord KeepingReport WritingCollaborationProfessionalismElectronic MailTelephonesComputers

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDLicensed Practical Nurse CertificationBilingual Biliterate

Full job description

Para - LPN

Job Location: Bella Citta K-8

Job Location (Short): Davenport, FL, USA, 33897

Status: Open

Posting End Date:

Salary Grade: Paraeducator PA10

Position Title

Para - LPN

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide services as LPN for individual schools. Specialized work in assisting with services for schools. Duties are performed under the general supervision of school administrators. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records and reports.

Essential Functions of this Job

Professional duties will involve assisting with staffings, when required, and school committee assignments. Clerical assistance will consist of maintaining school health records and other related health reports. Supervision duties will include providing supervisory assistance for students receiving health related services. Reinforcement of instruction will be given for students and teachers regarding the health services and activities. Preparation of instructional materials will include assisting teachers to provide for the health related curriculum. Classroom assistance may be required for field trips, projects, and assisting students and teachers with health related needs. Technology will be used for medically related equipment. Specialized duties will necessitate being available to provide appropriate medical services and handle health related emergency situations.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position requires graduation from high school or completion of GED. Maintain LPN certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification. Sincerely interested in educating and working with young people. Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports, and to work cooperatively and act professionally with other school personnel and parents. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with students, parents, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds, and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds, with help as necessary.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA10

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

9003

EEO5

50

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

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