1:1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – School-Based

Guilderland Central School District; Guilderland Center (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance included

1:1 nursing for one student

School-day schedule

Consistent daytime hours

Job summary

Guilderland Central School District is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide individualized 1:1 nursing support for an elementary student with a disability. The role emphasizes building a compassionate, collaborative relationship within a school team and ensuring safety and participation in school activities.

This school-based position features consistent daytime hours, a 6.5-hour school day, transportation, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Current New York State LPN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to respond calmly to changes in a student’s medical status.
• Experience with children or individuals with complex medical or developmental needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized 1:1 nursing care throughout the school day and during transportation.
• Monitor the student’s health and respond to medical needs.
• Observe, measure, document, and communicate relevant health information.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform nursing procedures per orders and established protocols.
• Promote the student’s safety, comfort, independence, and access to educational and school activities.
• Collaborate with school nurses, teachers, related service providers, administrators, healthcare providers, and the student’s family.
• Develop a strong understanding of the student’s individual needs, routines, communication, and signs of medical concern.

Skills

LPN license

CPR/BLS certified

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Pediatrics experience

Job description

1:1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – School-Based

Minimum Job Requirements:

Current New York State LPN license Current CPR/BLS certification Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills Ability to respond calmly and effectively to changes in a student’s medical status Experience working with children and/or individuals with complex medical or developmental needs is preferred

Approximately 6.5 hours per day | School-Day Schedule | Health Insurance Included

We are seeking adedicated, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to provide individualized 1:1 nursing support to an elementary school student with a disability. This is a unique opportunity for an LPN who values building a meaningful connection with a student while working as part of a supportive school team.

Unlike many traditional nursing positions, this role offersconsistent daytime hours, a school-based schedule, and the opportunity to provide focused care to one student. The LPN will help ensure that the student’s health and medical needs are safely supported so the student can participate as fully and independently as possible in the school experience.

Schedule
Approximately6.5 hours per school day, including the 6-hour instructional day and bus transportation to and from school. The position follows the school calendar.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized 1:1 nursing care throughout the school day and during transportation to and from school.
• Monitor the student’s health and respond appropriately to medical needs.
• Observe, measure, document, and communicate relevant health information.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform required nursing procedures in accordance with medical orders and established protocols.
• Promote the student’s safety, comfort, independence, and access to educational and school activities.
• Collaborate with school nurses, teachers, related service providers, administrators, healthcare providers, and the student’s family.
• Develop a strong understanding of the student’s individual needs, routines, communication, and signs of medical concern.

Why Consider School-Based Nursing?

• Consistent daytime hours
• School calendar schedule
• Health insurance included
• Opportunity to develop a meaningful, ongoing relationship with one student
• Support from an experienced and collaborative school team
• A professional environment focused on student safety, growth, independence, and inclusion
• The opportunity to use your nursing skills in a role where your presence makes a direct difference in a child’s ability to attend and participate in school

We are looking for an LPN who is dependable, attentive, patient, and comfortable working collaboratively with others. The ideal candidate recognizes that school-based nursing is about more than meeting medical needs; it is about helping a student safely experience all that school has to offer.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.