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2019-2020 Licensed Practical Nurse-Transportation

Employer
Springfield R-12 Public Schools
Location
Springfield, MO, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse-Transportation

Reports to: Supervisor, Transportation

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 9 Months, Non-Exempt

Tenure Track: No

Social Security Contribution: Required

Salary: Operational Support Salary Schedule

Purpose Statement

The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse-Transportation.

The Springfield School District is Missouri's largest public school district and has built a reputation of academic excellence based on the outstanding performance of our students and schools. About 24,000 students attend 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school, 9 middle schools, 5 high schools and a variety of alternative education and choice programs.

The job of Licensed Practical Nurse-Transportation is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for overseeing the individual health needs of students while being transported to and from school; reporting emergency situations to bus driver; administering medication; and supervising students on extra-curricular trips.

Essential Functions

Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, G tubes, ) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.

Assists special education students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.

Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining student safety and well being.

Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.

Prepares reports (e.g. incident reports, passenger referrals, ) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.

Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, ) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.

Secures students and/or their equipment (e.g. restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, ) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards; and codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; treatment modalities.

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: using pertinent software applications; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications.

Ability is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: developing and maintaining positive relationships; setting high expectations for self and others; setting and monitoring progress toward goals; utilizing and offering effective feedback to continuously improve; collaborating and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders; applying critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.

Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.

All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Springfield School District and is appropriate for their position.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Terms of Employment

The terms of employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Missouri public school and Board of Education policy, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by Collective Bargaining

representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement

between SPS and that Collective Bargaining representative.

Experience

Job related experience, preferred

Education

Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Must have graduated from an appropriately accredited school of nursing or college of nursing with a minimum LPN certification.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Q-Straint Certification (provided by District)

Ability to successfully complete CPI Training (provided by District)

Certificates and Licenses

CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate

State of Missouri Nursing License

Clearances

Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required Ability to pass physical, required

Ability to pass mandatory random drug testing, required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 85% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

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