Anticipated LPN Exceptional Learner Academy

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Western Massachusetts is seeking an LPN to join the Nursing Department in a school health setting. The nurse will assess students, administer medications with consent, and coordinate care with families and school staff to meet individual needs.

The position requires 1–2 years in child health or related clinical nursing, MA LPN license, and CPR/First Aid certification. Work schedule is arranged with the Principal and Nursing Supervisor per contract.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of child health or related clinical nursing experience.
• MA LPN license is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification from a recognized provider, renewable bi-annually.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students’ medical history and health needs.
• Identify nursing service needs in the school setting using evidence-based practice.
• Develop and implement a plan of care with input from student and family.
• Coordinate care with school staff and community providers as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications with guardian and physician consent.
• Provide health education and preventive care information in collaboration with district programs.
• Maintain professional standards and stay current with trends in school nursing.

Skills

LPN License

Pediatrics

School health

CPR/First Aid

Education

LPN License Massachusetts

Job description

REPORTS TO: Principal/Nursing Supervisor

FUNDING: General Fund

SALARY: LPN - Union Salary Schedule

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Principal/Nursing Supervisor

FUNDING: General Fund

SALARY: LPN - Union Salary Schedule

WORK SCHEDULE: To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract requirements).

Duties

• Assess and evaluate students’ medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological and familial concerns
• Utilizing evidenced based practice, identify need for appropriate nursing services in the school setting
• Initiate a plan of care with student and family input to best meet needs of individual student
• Implement plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers as necessary
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and revise plan as necessary.
• Provides care for students in special needs classroom as assigned
• Administer prescribed and approved medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent
• Conducts home visits to initiate or follow up on the health care needs of students.
• Notify appropriate individuals, ie building nurse, parents, staff, physicians of immediate and potential health related concerns
• Provides information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs within Springfield Public Schools
• Promotes healthy programs in collaboration with coalitions, associations, CDC and Department of Public Health
• Acts as a resource in health education to students and families and refers to appropriate help agencies when necessary
• Report to work as scheduled and conducts self in professional manner.
• Is a role model for other nurses and for students in SPS
• Maintain certification and registration and seeks out own learning experiences to keep current with new trends.

Physical Requirements

• No lifting, bending or twisting restrictions. Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one to two years of child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing experience
• A valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse License by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• CPR and First Aid Certification by a recognized provider, renewable bi-annually.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination.

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail].