Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (yai)

Job Description

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Job Summary:

The LPN school nurse supports student success by providing health care interventions and follow-up under supervision of the school’s RN/Nursing Manager.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

· Protects and maintains student’s health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with

Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing.

· Provides NY State-mandated and annual screening programs including vision, hearing, height, weight and

scoliosis.

· Facilitates NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements.

· Supports students’ health needs, implements services, and plan of care, which impact student learning and achievement or safety.

· Participates as members of the school’s multi-disciplinary team, interpreting medical data and collecting medical reports or scripts.

· Communicate any student health concerns to parents/guardians.

· Identifies and reports school building safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the administration.

· Documents health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act.

· Maintains current pertinent health data for each student by periodic review and documentation of the individual student electronic and paper health records.

· Completes student and staff insurance/accident reports.

· Initiates and documents health surveillance programs as needed and records, compiles and reports

aggregate student health information as required by NYS Department of Health.

· Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical

capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

· NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

· Current CPR certification

· Minimum of three years of clinical and/or pediatrics experience as an LPN

· Exhibits exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

· Previous experience in a school setting

· Knowledge of specialized health needs and treatments for children with severe and multiple disabilities

Compensation:

$63,000-$68,000 Annually

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.