Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - School Nurse

Company: CareerStaff Unlimited
Location: Louisville
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - School Nurse--CareerStaff Unlimited is looking for caring and passionate Licensed Practical Nurses for the 2020-2021 School Year.Hourly Comp: $18Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - School NurseHours: 7:00am to 2:30pm or 8:30am to 4:00pm - Monday - Friday (no nights or weekends)Work a full school Calendar: Beginning of August through end of MayAs a school nurse you will provide care to various sick/injured children according to health guidelines. You will be expected to follow MD orders according to PCP forms.--MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FOR REGISTERED NURSE, LPN:Familiar with Diastat, Glucagon, Epi-pens, Inhalers, NebulizersRoute of meds frequently given: subcutaneous, enteral, oral, topical, eye drops, ear drops, nasal spraysOxygen administration via nasal cannula, bag, mask. Familiar with concentrators and portable tanks as well as how to change them out.Documentation - Online/PaperIdentifies adverse reactions related to medicationsInsulinSliding scale dosesDoses based on carbohydrate countsInsulin pen, syringes, insulin pumps--SKILLS FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, LPN:Treatment of diabetic childrenGlucose monitoringKetone monitoringHypoglycemic interventionsHyperglycemic interventionsInsulin administration. Most doses in the school setting are based on carbohydrate counts. May also see students who have orders for sliding scale.Insulin pumpsEnteral Nutrition:Medication administration, enteral feedings, trouble shooting, site monitoring, placement check, tube replacementNasoenteric tubesPEG tubesCPR, AED, First aid--SKILLS CONTINUED FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, LPN:Vital measurements: respirations, heart rate, temperature (P.O., tympanic, and axillary routes), painAssessment: lung sounds, heart sounds, neurological, gastrointestinal, signs of abuse/neglect, various injuriesSeizure precautionsAble to identify adverse reactions/negative changes in a child's assessment and is able to appropriately report these changesIdentifies and appropriately reports emergent medical situationsCatheterization of males and female childrenTracheostomy care, replacement. In-line and standard suction catheters.Application of splints, ace bandages, cast care, warm/cool compressesChildhood behavioral/mood disordersCommonly seen medical conditions in a school:Headaches, cuts/scrapes, fevers, vomiting/diarrhea, respiratory illnesses, allergies, conjunctivitis, rashes, head lice--ABOUT CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED: --CareerStaff Unlimited (CSU) is a leader in healthcare staffing, with a national network of 6 brands, operating 24 offices, serving over 1,650 clients, and employing over 4,350 clinicians. CSU attracts high quality clinicians who transition well to new environments, are knowledgeable of industry technology, and rapidly assimilate into facility teams.--CSU services cover all types of medical personnel, including nurses, therapists and pharmacists. Our professional staffing team offers unrivaled customer service and industry commitment, unique opportunities, top pay, and benefits that meet the lifestyle requirements of our clinicians. With our local presence, CSU provides personalized support in each community while still benefiting from the national resources and assistance of our larger CSU network.--CareerStaff Unlimited is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA). Other Info Job City: LouisvilleShift: 7A-3PSetting: SchoolOrder ID: 119899Hourly Comp: $18

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