The Learning Tree Inc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: shall include but is not limited to the following: Maintainstudent medical records,including setting up files for all new students and accurately documenting all medical care ordered and providedEnsure each student receives annual physical and dental exam, in addition to hearing and vision screeningRequestconsultationswith physicians and other appropriate health care providers to seek services and referrals as may be indicatedReviewall physician consults, reports, and referralsProvide and/or scheduleall follow up services recommended by medical professionalsAccompanystudents to medical appointments when necessaryEnsuremedical service providers complete consultation forms needed for each office visitPreparemedical visit summary forms to document the outcome of each medical visit in a timely fashionProvidedirect nursing service to students to ensure the maintenance of appropriate health care standardsMonitor student health status and seekmedical service as neededAssess and document weight and blood pressure on minimally monthly basisOverseeordering and inventory of medicationsOverseeadministration of medications and staff training related to medication administrationEnsuredocumentation of administered medicationsEnsurestorage of medications in compliance with applicable standardsEnsure reports and correct responses are made to medication errorsParticipatein staff training for monitoring side effects of medications, seizure response, universal precautions, and infection control proceduresCommunicateinformation about student health changes and health related needs to staff and parentsCommunicate with Coordinator of Instructional Supports about upcoming psychiatric appointments, includesadequate notice to permit preparation of data for reviewCommunicatewith classroom and residential staff with adequate notice about upcoming medical appointmentsCommunicateto administrative personnel about health concerns of studentsMaintain appropriate licensure and continuing education requirementsOther duties deemed necessary by CS to ensure the health care needs of the students are ensuredJob Type: Full-timeLicense:LPN (Required)