KIPP
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a non-profit network of 255 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS JACKSONVILLE
KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

High quality teaching in our classrooms is not only about getting great academic results; it must also be about encouraging and equipping our students to use their voices to call out injustice and to build a more just world. We are more committed than ever to making sure ALL decisions that affect students at KIPP Jacksonville are filtered through a lens of equity and racial justice.

In the 2021-22 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 2,000 students, kindergarten through ninth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: 5th – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 6th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 7th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School (new, coming 2021-22): 9th grade

For the 2021-22 school year, KIPP VOICE Academy will be located at 813 Golfair Blvd (32209). Our other three schools will operate at our main campus at 1440 McDuff Avenue N (32254).

To support these schools, we will employ approximately 200 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the direction of the licensed Registered Nurse (RN), provides practical nursing services to students on the KIPP Jacksonville campus. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for leading the campus clinic with support from the school-based operations teams Dean of Student Operations (DoSo) and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN attends to student health needs, administers medications according to physicians’ orders, supports vaccination documentation, and creates a welcoming environment in the school’s clinic. The LPN is required to adhere to all school health policies and procedures in accordance with the Florida Statues and School Health Services Manual.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Maintains the functionality of the school Health room/ Clinic to effectively service the health needs of students on campus
• Provides basic first aid and attends to student health needs as indicated in the School Health Services Manual
• Performs routine and prescribed invasive and non-invasive procedures, not limiting to, gastric tube feedings, glucose monitoring, other complex medication procedures
• Identifies and monitors student health information through needs assessments, screenings (Hearing/Vision, BMI, Scoliosis), exams, observations, etc.
• Distributes/ administers prescription and non-prescription medication to students in accordance with applicable laws and directives, following guidelines described in school health policy manual
• Properly documents and maintains appropriate medical records, logs, indices, and schedules on daily and school year diagnoses, procedures, treatments, monitoring, adverse reactions, and notifications; Ensure records are compliant within timely manner of student enrollment and throughout school year (i.e., Immunizations and Physicals)
• Collaborate interventions in conjunction with Registered Nurse, other health and education team members to implement practices to keep students healthy and prevent further disability; collaborate with school interdisciplinary team to conduct and implement Individualize Health Care Plans and Education Plans (IHP and IEP)
• Serves as a health liaison between students, parents, teachers, school administration and other school staff in understanding and coping with a student’s health needs and condition so that they may be able to attend school
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Florida State Board of Nursing; OR graduate from a School of Practical Nursing meeting requirements of the Florida State Board of Nursing with authorization from the Florida State Board of Nursing to practice as an LPN in accordance with Florida Statutes.
• Must maintain same during employment. The licensure should be held prior to employment
• CPR certification and maintenance of certification during the employment, from one of the following organizations: American Heart Association, Military Training Network, American Red Cross, or American Academy of Pediatrics. CPR certification must be obtained prior to employment

HIGHLY PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ year of nursing experience in children health services and/ or school-based nursing experience  OR
• 1+ years pediatric experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of principals and techniques of practical nursing
• Working knowledge of clinic procedures, instruments, equipment, and the use of medication administration
• Knowledge of childhood illnesses
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of medical terminology and common medications
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to administer medications and treatments adjusting to the student’s condition
• Ability to initiate appropriate emergency measures
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, and other staff members
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills

  COMPENSATION

• Pay is commensurate with experience
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• All staff members receive individualized support and professional development

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, please email Lauren at [email protected]. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.