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Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Parmer Park (Immediate Opening)

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IDEA Public Schools

Austin, Texas

Eligibility
LVN
Unit
Psych

Posted Aug 26 · New grads welcomed

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
School
Accepts
LVN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
TX nursing median is $42/hr

TX nursing postings that state pay run $28/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $51/hr, across 1488 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Relocation
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About this role

Role Mission

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is primarily responsible for providing health services to students, conducting state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance, and maintaining accurate files. The LPN is responsible for leading the campus clinic on his/her own, serving a campus with up to 1,600 students enrolled. The school LPN is also responsible for promoting health education and preventative health practices for students.

All clinic staff report directly to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO). All medical and compliance for the district is directed to the Director of Health and Wellness.

LPNs will be placed in the Academy, primarily serving K-5 students, though care to all students K-12 will be offered.

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What We Offer

Compensation

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $24.41 for 0 years of experience and $30.51 This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation. Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability. Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring - Competencies

Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Knowledge of Diabetic care management Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficient keyboarding and electronic file maintenance skills Ability to use laptop and software to develop and populate databases and do word processing Ability to track, enter, analyze, and monitor data Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and execute toward goals

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED (required) LVN or LPN licensure (required) Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (required) Certified by the state department of state health services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred) 2+ years’ experience in a health-related position required. Experience with school-age children preferred. Experience maintaining electronic health records preferred.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Health Services

Provide direct care utilizing professional triage skills, basic care, and established school health protocols. Manage campus clinic independently which can serve up to 1,600 students. Serve as a health advocate for students. Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary. Ensure scholars are compliant with immunization per state requirements.

Consultation

Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed. Participate in health-related school committees focused on student health and wellness.

Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items. Participate in recognizing and reporting of suspected child abuse. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.

Communicate regularly with the Assistant Principal of Operations, Regional Registered Nurse, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services staff, and other staff regarding health services issues.

Administration

Collect, review, and enter immunization records. Ensure records are compliant per state requirements and remain compliant throughout the school year. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic visits, student action plans, doctor’s orders, etc. Request supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, state department of health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area. Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulation

Professional Development

Maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse Maintain certification in CPR/First Aid as well as certification as state-approved vision, hearing, spinal, and AN health screener. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:

Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:

Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U. S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

To Apply

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What We Offer Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $24.41 for 0 years of experience and $30.51 This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance an…· from this posting

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED (required)
  • LVN or LPN licensure (required)
  • Current certification in CPR/AED/ First Aid (required)
  • Certified by the state department of state health services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred)
  • 2+ years’ experience in a health-related position required.
  • Experience with school-age children preferred.
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  • Experience maintaining electronic health records preferred.

Benefits highlights

  • Disability insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption assistance
  • Family leave
  • Vision insurance
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  • Life insurance
  • Referral program

Place

City
Austin, Texas
Median rent
$1,729/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$93,658/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Austin area index 98.1, where 100 is the national average.

Austin blends Barton Springs' year-round cold water with East Sixth taco trucks and South Congress honky-tonks. For an RN, Texas brings no state income tax, and the cost of living sits about 2% below the national average — meaning your nursing paycheck stretches further in a city that lives outdoors and loud.

Map showing the location of Austin, TX
Approximate location in Austin, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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You would lead the campus clinic independently, not as one nurse on a larger team. You would be choosing between higher rent closer in and a longer drive from outer suburbs such as Cedar Park and Leander, where tolls show…

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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