Jenks Public Schools Job Description
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (EMT) (3088)
Reports to: Coordinator of Nursing Services and Site Principal
Supervises: None
Qualifications:
- Hold or be eligible for Licensed Practical Nurse certificate.
- Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Position Goal: Provide services for students requiring full-time nursing support while attending Jenks Public Schools.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Administers medications according to physician's orders and District policies.
- Maintain airway by oral, nasal or tracheal suctioning as necessary and according to written procedures.
- Administers and documents gastrostomy feedings as ordered for students with gastrostomy tubes.
- Documents and describes seizure activity and takes necessary action to protect students’ airway and prevent physical injuries. Communicates with parents as necessary.
- Monitors oxygen saturations as needed using pulse oximeter and administers oxygen per nasal cannula or mask as needed per District policy.
- Documents and maintains student health information in a professional manner.
- As necessary, travels to and from school with students via District transportation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Employment Terms: Salary and work year to be established by the Board. Benefits as established by Board policy
FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt
Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation
Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.
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