1:1 School Nurse Paraprofessional (LPN)

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District is seeking an LPN to provide 1 on 1 nursing support for a preschool student with a tracheotomy. The role includes assisting with routine and emergency medical needs and administering seizure-related medications under the supervision of the building principal and head nurse.

Hours are 7.0 per day (8:15am-3:45pm), 195 days/year. Prior experience with students with disabilities is preferred and lifting requirements are a consideration.

Qualifications

• LPN is required as minimum qualification.
• ParaPro Assessment must be passed.
• 1 year of related work experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Experience operating basic office equipment.
• Ability to lift equipment or students weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Physically capable of performing essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist 1 on 1 with routine and emergency medical needs for a school-age child, including tracheotomy care for preschool student.
• Administer medication for emergency seizure control under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Physical ability

Emergency medical assistance

Education

LPN

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Basic office equipment

Job description

Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District is seeking an LPN to provide 1 on 1 nursing support for a preschool student with a tracheotomy. The role includes assisting with routine and emergency medical needs and administering seizure-related medications under the supervision of the building principal and head nurse.

Hours are 7.0 per day (8:15am-3:45pm), 195 days/year. Prior experience with students with disabilities is preferred and lifting requirements are a consideration.