General Purpose
The Preschool Program LPN shall implement individualized health care plans, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure the care of the whole child. Most of the time will be spent at the kindergarten level supporting student medical needs in the classroom.
Qualifications
- Shall have graduated from an accredited nursing program with an associate degree.
- Shall be a licensed LPN in the State of Michigan.
- Must be CPR, CPI and AED certified.
- Must have the ability to use clinic/medical equipment.
- Must possess basic pharmacological knowledge.
- Must be able to assess emergency situations and act accordingly.
- Must have knowledge of universal precautions/procedures.
- Shall be self-sufficient and require a minimum of supervision or assistance in performing job duties.
- Demonstrated ability to work and relate with students, parents, staff, employers and the community.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
- Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.
- Positive leadership skills.
- Must complete and pass required criminal history check.
Essential Duties (shall include, but are not limited to the following):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Support in the assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for behavioral, emotional, and physical needs of students.
- Assess assigned special education students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
- Provide staff training on medication distribution, emergency medical procedures, Epi-pens, bloodborne pathogens, etc.
- Administer medication and treatment prescribed by physicians (for assigned students).
- May be required to communicate with parents, physicians, and staff.
- Support the maintenance of up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention.
- Attend building and classroom staff meetings.
- When appropriate, is directly responsible for the immediate medical attention of students and care for the students' physical needs (changing clothes, feeding, lifting, tube feeding, suctioning, catheterization, etc.)
- Support training for students related to handicap, health and hygiene.
- Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in the school.
- Collaborate with other staff to assure health and safety of students and assist with the implementation of individual student behavior management plans.
- Provide health education and anticipatory counseling when appropriate.
- Work with emotionally, physically, and/or mentally impaired students.
- Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
- Maintain third party billing with Medicaid to obtain reimbursement for skilled nursing care.
- Assist in daily classroom routines (i.e., dressing, toileting) and facilitate student participation.
- Predictable/reliable attendance.
Other Duties
- Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public and visitors to the NC RESA.
- Possess knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission, and philosophy.
- Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Special Education Supervisor.
Relationships and Commitment
The Preschool Program LPN shall be directly accountable to the Special Education Supervisor and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:
- Adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations.
- Performance resulting in quality outcomes.
- Performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction.
- Continuous personal and professional improvement and development.
- Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers.
- Continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation.
- Exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of position.
- Supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan.
Other Required Skills
- Able to communicate effectively (language skills).
- Able to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).
- Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).
- Physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- General office or classroom setting; the noise level in this position varies.
Terms of Employment
- Salaried/at-will employee (exempt under FLSA regulations)
- School year position;7 hours per day
- Position covered under administrative regulations/individual agreement
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The RESA does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination or harassment in any program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other applicable law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.
NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time.
