A s a health care provider for students, the School Nurse (LPN) works with a Registered Nurse (RN) and provider to give students direct nursing services. You also provide education to students and school staff and implement health policies and procedures. Through collaboration with the school and RN, you will work on a health care plan and emergency protocol for students requiring accommodations .
You perform all necessary and applicable medical treatments, point of care testing and procedures for chronic disease. Teaching designated faculty/staff how to monitor and respond to emergencies involving students with chronic diseases and special needs is also one of your responsibilities. You will coordinate mandated health screenings and provide individual education and counseling when needed.
This position entails health leadership for health issues in the building and to establish communication and consultation services to parents, the community and other health care providers. The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. I t should not be considered exhaustive.
REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (LPN) Valid LPN license to practice in the state of Ohio Must be registered and licensed with the Ohio Department of Education and pass required background checks before beginning employment Minimum two years of LPN experience Current BLS PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Two years of LPN experience in pediatric, school health or public health nursing ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.
It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges.
Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.
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