DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.   The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

          Provides direct care to assigned students, including all assessments, first-aid/emergency care, prescribed medications, and treatments.

          Ensures that all needed equipment needed for student is available and in working order prior to leaving students home.

          Assists in the provision of long-term management of assigned students, including the creation and implementation of individualized health care plans.

          Reports changes in assigned students’ health care status to the school nurse.

          Complies with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations; delivers care in an ethical and confidential manner.

          Assists in the maintenance of required health records for assigned students; utilizes the school system computer program to document care or approved log/data sheets.

          Maximizes the quantity of time in class by reducing the incidence of health related absenteeism; assists in the promotion and maintenance of desirable student attendance practices.

          Assists the school nurses in providing screenings and referrals for health conditions including, but not limited to, vision and hearing screenings.

          Assists in the promotion of a healthy school environment by ensuring compliance with state mandates, including immunizations, and lead and physical examinations; follows-up as necessary.

          Ensures appropriate exclusion for infectious illnesses and reports communicable diseases as required by law.

          Provides information to students in an effort to promote health.

          Serves as a liaison between school staff, families/caregivers, healthcare professionals and the community.

          Works in collaboration with the School Nurse who serves as the health expert on student services, 504 and IEP teams.

          Assists in the management of health services programs and the health suite as assigned.

          Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

            Successful completion of an approved nursing program with a valid degree or diploma.

            Hold and maintain a valid license from the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

            Hold and maintain current CPR certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers) or the American Red Cross (CPR for the Professional Rescuer).

            Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with students, school staff, and families/caregivers.

            Ability to lift fifty pounds.

            Proficient in the use of computer technology including Microsoft Office Suite software programs.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Current Vacancies section under the About Us tab on the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled. Apply by March 1, 2020 for immediate consideration.

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to employment or conditions of employment, or participation in or access to its programs, activities, or services. Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency at 410-809-6065.

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE