Licensed Practical Nurse / Murfreesboro, TN(Onsite) 2 + Months Contract

Job Description

Onsite Role , Candidate must be local to TN

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The purpose of LPNs in the school setting is to carry out nursing procedures and related activities, as delegated by

other health professionals, which enhance the health and well-being of school age children and adolescents.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may practice in a school setting under the supervision of a licensed Professional

Registered Nurse (RN). Supervision is defined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as "overseeing or inspecting

with authority." The LPN must function within the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, the standards of practice

established for LPNs and other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to school nursing practice. They

must also adhere to the Rutherford County Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Works as a team member with RN assigned to the school.
• Prepare and administers medications and treatments to students according to district protocols and under the
• supervision of the RN using knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing care provided.
• Intervenes prudently and in a timely manner on students' behalf, observing standards of care based on current
• medical and nursing knowledge.
• Completes all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to students.
• Maintains open lines of communication with the RN and other appropriate school personnel while ensuring
• confidentiality.
• Acts with first aid knowledge in emergencies.

WORK ETHICS :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Has access to a serviceable automobile in order to perform required travel between schools (reimbursed for

Must be physically able to fulfill all performance requirements for grades pre-K to 12 (i.e., lifting, stooping,