Licensed Practical Nurse SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Licensed Practical Nurse position within the Office of Health Services. The incumbent will work under a Registered Nurse, performing essential nursing tasks and ensuring patient comfort and safety in a health service setting.

Requires LPN registration in New Jersey, CPR certification, and at least three years of LPN experience. Provisional employment and probationary periods apply, with potential for permanent status upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid LPN registration in New Jersey (or waiver with refresher).
• Driver's license required only if vehicle operation is necessary to perform duties.
• Minimum of three years of successful LPN experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of tracheotomy and ventilator care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in physical examinations and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications as prescribed and manage dosage accuracy.
• Record care details on patient charts and reports.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing support as directed.
• Assist with oxygen therapy equipment setup and safety checks.
• Counsel clients about medications and potential side effects.

Skills

Tracheotomy care

Ventilator care

CPR certification

3 years LPN experience

Education

LPN registration in New Jersey

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse SY 2026-27 (NBOE) JobID: 2733

• Position Type: Non Instructional - All Titles/ Licensed Practical Nurses
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Health Services - 411

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

(Civil Service Title: Practical Nurse)

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse with the Office of Health Services.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 120-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction of a Registered Professional Nurse in a health care facility, performs the duties required to care for clients; carries out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician that require an understanding of elementary nursing, but not the professional service outlined in the definition of professional nursing; does related work as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey. Persons who possess the registration by waiver must have satisfactorily completed an approved refresher program.
2. Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of tracheotomy and ventilator care
2. Assists the student with their educational needs in the classroom as directed by the IEP, the administrator, teacher or school nurse.
3. CPR certification required
4. Minimum of three (3) years successful experience as a licensed practical nurse

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the physical examination of clients; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and collects specimens for laboratory analyses.
2. Examines client's eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly to determine whether proper hygiene is carried out by nonprofessional resident care personnel.
3. Administers first aid to clients in instances of sudden illness or accident until Registered Nurse or a physician arrives.
4. Charts client care and treatment measures on the appropriate forms.
5. Administers treatments under physician's orders.
6. Assists with the setup of equipment used for oxygen therapy.
7. Assists a Registered Professional Nurse in preoperative and post- operative care and specialized psychiatric treatment and treatments associated with developmentally disabled clients.
8. Assists in the use of Foley catheters, colostomy irrigations and douches, tube feedings, and application of binders and bandages.
9. Assists clients with braces and prosthetic devices.
10. Performs prescribed isolation techniques.
11. Dispenses medication as indicated; measures and administers liquid medication by mouth provided that no calculations or fractional doses are required; administers pills, capsules, and powders by mouth.
12. Prepares and administers medication, including insulin, by subcutaneous hypodermic and intramuscular injections.
13. Applies external medications to clients such as salves, ointments, and powders as specifically directed by a superior.
14. Evaluates, on a continuing basis, the therapeutic value or the side effects of medications on clients.
15. Accurately records individual dosages of medication administered.
16. Observes clients closely for reaction to drugs, treatment, any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.
17. When instructed, administers prescribed medications orally and observes clients to ensure that they take their medication.
18. Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates, and other accountable drugs before and after each shift.
19. Counsels clients concerning their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.
20. May perform routine assigned nursing procedures, such as bathing, dressing and feeding clients; making beds and helps clients into and out of bed.
21. Obtains client temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height and weight, and records results on client chart.
22. Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other client conditions to a Registered Professional Nurse or a physician.
23. Collects urine, sputum, and other specimens from clients and labels containers to forward for laboratory analysis.
24. Gathers information for the preparation of inventory records, such as amounts of drugs, medical and other supplies.
25. Positions clients according to prescribed practices and the nursing care plan, and assists clients with simple exercises.
26. Notifies the physician or supervisor as to any new condition of the client requiring medical attention.
27. Requisitions, maintains, and accounts for medical supplies, tools, and equipment which must be kept ready for use within the treatment room of a resident living unit.
28. Acts as a liaison between nonprofessional resident care personnel and medical and professional nursing staff regarding medication changes and clients symptoms or behavior changes.