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JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse
SALARY: According to placement on current compensation table
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-month position
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures for evaluating non-licensed staff
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education, and Registered Nurse
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. None
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse program
Experience:
1. One or more years of experience preferred
Certificates/Licenses:
1. Valid driver’s license
2. Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license 3. Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
JOB EXPECTATIONS:
1. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
2. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance
3. Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, including proper use of equipment
4. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor, Human Resources, or Risk Management
5. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed
6. Follows appropriate District policies and procedures
7. Meets deadlines
8. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job
9. Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees
10. Acts as a delegate of the Registered Nurse in charge of program
11. Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively in one-on-one settings and group settings
12. Provides own transportation for the purpose of conducting District business
13. Continual compliance with regulations, rules, and statues related to Colorado State Board of Education Rules and regulations, Colorado Department of Education, and Colorado State Law
JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents at various District sites and in emergency situations
2. Demonstrates proficient health teaching skills
3. Demonstrates the ability to follow doctor’s orders under nurse delegation
4. Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills
5. Demonstrates interest in working with children with special needs
6. Demonstrates positive stress management skills
7. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to changing tasks
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Administers medication and performs invasive procedures, including but not limited to: catheterization, tracheotomy care, gastrostomy feeding, and any other treatments as delegated by Registered Nurse
2. Records treatment and/or care of special needs students as delegated by Registered Nurse
3. Responsible for organizing and setting up school-wide annual vision and hearing screenings in each school
4. Responsible for training volunteers to assist with school-wide screenings
5. Responsible for recording results of vision and hearing screenings and sending copies to schools
6. Responsible for assisting with medical billing
7. Maintains records and completes all information necessary for the District management system or requirements by state and federal guidelines
8. Models an effective understanding and respect for diversity and inclusion
9. Incorporates legal rights and due process for children with special needs
10. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward change
11. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with co-workers, and interact with colleagues in a professional manner
12. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Certain positions within the District may impose additional physical demands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; taste and smell; and talk and hear. The employee may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to exert average or above average physical exertion in the Center Based Special Education programs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions pursuant to applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
