Licensed Practical Nurse - IDEA Health Professions (Immediate Opening)
ideapublicschools-english
Austin, Texas
Posted Apr 1, 2026
- Full-time
- Operations
Job description
Ro
le Mission:
The
Lice
nsed 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.
What We Offer
Compensation:
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $23.92
for 0 years of experience
and $18.29
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,
6
00 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 i
mmunization 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
A
ssistant
P
rincipal
of
Operations,
R
egional
R
egistered
N
urse
, 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
d
epartment of
h
ealth rule
s
, State Board of Education rule
s
, and board policy in health services area.
Report potential health and safety hazards to the campus
Assistant Principal
of
O
perations.
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulatio
n
Professional Development
Maintain
licensure as a Licensed
Practical
Nurse
/Licensed Vocational Nurse
M
aintain 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:
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