Title:  LPN School Health Nurse/PRN (Tipton County) Job

Summary

Responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse in the development of plans for health-related issues in the school environment, as well as performing healthcare procedures.  Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Education/Experience/Licensure

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to assess health and safety needs of students and/or faculty with direction and RN supervision.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, written and verbal.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Interacts with Memphis City Schools students, staff, and parents, Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, Community resources such as American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, etc., Community Centers, Community Churches, Physicians and clinics.
• Interacts with Associates in the Partnership, Le Bonheur Education Department, LEAD, Le Bonheur Center for Children and Parents, Physicians, and Nursing Department.

Physical Requirements

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to commute to different sites throughout the day.