EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Division: Student Services

Department: Student Health Services

Job title: Part-Time LPN College Nurse

Reports to: Coordinator of Student Health Services

Supervises: None

Position type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose: The LPN College Nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by modifying or reducing health-related barriers to learning of individual students and by promoting an optimal level of wellness for students and staff. The LPN College Nurse also represents to Coordinator of Student Health Services at various events, both on and off-campus.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Professional, Registered Nurse the LPN will provide both clerical and technical assistance to the Coordinator of Student Health Services to ensure the smooth running of Office.
• Assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, management, and/or referral activities of students and staff.
• Collaborates with RN to serve as the link between physicians, students, families, and community agencies to assure access and continuity of health care of students.
• Monitor immunizations for continuing compliance and adheres to TB test administration standards.
• Daily duties to include maintaining routine office flow, telephone triage, daily, quality assurance testing.
• Weekly, monthly duties to include AED and emergency equipment maintenance and quality assurance, assisting RN with inventory of supplies for health office.
• In collaboration with the RN, provides relevant instruction, counseling, and guidance to students, parents, staff, and others concerning health-related issues and community resources.
• Upholds professional standards, the state Nurse Practice Act, and other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to school nursing practice in a college setting, and adheres to policies, administrative guidelines and KCKCC mission statement.
• Assists the Coordinator of Student Health Services in conducting multiple Flu clinics for staff, faculty, students and the community.
• Receive calls from students who are missing class due to medical reasons and refer this information to the proper faculty members.
• Maintain proper equipment in office is calibrated on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Maintain temperature of TB solutions and record keeping of data, as well as keeping inventory stock record.
• Maintaining CLIA licensure in the office to run testing for students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must display patience and a sincere interest in people.
• Must possess an appreciation of the community college philosophy.
• Must possess a knowledge of skill and desire to discuss human sexuality issues in a factual, non-judgmental fashion.
• Must be willing to cooperate with others in the development of health related programming.
• Must possess active listening skills.
• Must be able to work independently without the need for personal and direct supervision.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
• Certification: Current Kansas LPN license; Current certification in CPR/AED
• Experience: Minimum two years' experience as an LPN required, preferably in office or school setting.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

SALARY:                 $27,000.00

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department. Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.

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