Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse

Facility FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Classification 06-Technical/Non-Instructional

Posting Number

Date Posted 08/05/2026

Closing Date 12/18/2026

Job Description

POSITION GOAL:

To appraise, protect and promote the health of the students at assigned school(s) within the scope of practice

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. *Identify, evaluate and assess health problems and concerns.
• 2. *Coordinate any necessary routine medical interventions needed.
• 3. *Provide nursing care and physician ordered treatments, procedures and mediations to designated students.
• 4. *Maintain effective and productive operation of designated health room and/or treatment sites, including clinic supplies.
• 5. *Assist in the management of all cases of health problem referrals.
• 6. *Function as a health education resource person to school faculty and staff.
• 7. *Provide, maintain, and interpret student health records.
• 8. *Attend student staffings and participate in individual educational plans as appropriate.
• 9. *Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing documentation of all nursing care, treatments, procedures, and medications.
• 10. *Provide health related in-service programs to school personnel when appropriate.
• 11. *Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.
• 12. *Attend appropriate seminars, workshops and continuing educational programs related to school health and school nursing practice for professional improvement.
• 13. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Nursing Supervisor

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Summary

Position Code:

Subject: N/A

Grade level(s): K-5

School/Site: Forest Lake Elementary

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code
• Two (2) years pediatric, public health, or school health experience
• High school graduation or equivalent
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately
• Ability to exhibit skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing treatments, such as skilled care nursing procedures
• Ability to teach selected students selected procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health issues
• Ability to communicate clearly with parents, physicians, other health care workers, faculty and school administrators
• Ability to communicate with students on their cognitive level
• Ability to assist in the provision of health assessments
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of health plans

REPORTS TO: Principal in collaboration with Nursing Supervisor

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

Salary Info

$18.30 to $24.77