Job Description
Job Description
School Telehealth Nurse (LPN)
???? Surfside Academy | Panama City Beach, FL
???? Full-Time | Non-Exempt
???? About the Role
PanCare of Florida is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our School Health Program. Surfside Academy consists of four classrooms of students with intellectual disabilities from kindergarten to age 22. In this role, you will provide direct 1-1 dedicated support to a student needing daily care at the school. This will include diaper changes, tube feeding and potential seizure response care. We are looking for a nurse with compassion, patients and expertise.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
- Provide direct nursing care to students under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and provider orders
- Assist providers during telehealth visits, exams, treatments, and clinical assessments
- Prepare students for examinations, screenings, and telehealth encounters
- Collect specimens including blood draws and urine samples, as appropriate
- Observe, document, and report student conditions, responses to medications, and treatment outcomes
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Support timely and efficient student flow throughout the school clinic
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, including stocking supplies and equipment
- Arrange diagnostic testing and assist with referrals and follow-up documentation
- Participate in CLIA, OSHA, and infection-control compliance activities
- Monitor emergency kits, medical equipment, medications, and supplies
- Maintain required UDS tracking and reporting documentation
- Participate in professional development and required training
- Perform other duties as assigned to support school health services
What Success Looks Like
You will thrive in this role if you are:
✔ Compassionate and patient-centered when working with children
✔ Comfortable supporting telehealth visits and collaborating with remote providers
✔ Organized, detail-oriented, and confident in clinical documentation
✔ Calm, professional, and adaptable in a school-based environment
✔ Skilled in clinical assessments and medication administration
✔ A team player who values collaboration with school staff and healthcare partners
Required Skills & Competencies
- General nursing care and clinical assessments
- Medication administration and treatment support
- Specimen collection (blood draw, urine collection, screenings)
- Strong documentation and EMR proficiency
- Knowledge of infection control, safety, and compliance standards
- Effective communication with students, families, providers, and school staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Time management and ability to work independently in a school setting
Education & Experience
- Active Florida LPN licensure in accordance with Florida Statute 464
—or— eligibility to practice nursing under FAC 210-8.22 or 8.27 - Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred
- Current BLS certification required
- Experience working with pediatric populations or in school-based settings preferred
Physical Requirements
This role requires:
- Standing and walking throughout the school day
- Occasional lifting up to 25–30 lbs. (equipment, supplies, emergency kits)
- Manual dexterity for clinical procedures, documentation, and equipment use
- Ability to bend, reach, and assist students during care delivery
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced school healthcare environment
???? Why Join PanCare?
At PanCare of Florida, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to improving access to healthcare for students and families in our community. Our School Telehealth Program allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a structured, school-based schedule and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.
PanCare of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our organization and are essential to fulfilling our mission.