License Practical Nurse (LPN) - PART TIME

Scranton-School-District; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Scranton-School-District is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a part-time role. The position supports school health services, with hours 10:00am-1:00pm, totaling 15 hours per week. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, first aid, medication administration, and documentation within a school setting.

The ideal candidate holds a PA LPN license, CPR/AED certification, and required state/federal clearances. Apply to join a dedicated health team ensuring student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing practices and regulations.
• Ability to administer first aid to students and faculty.
• Maintains accurate nursing notes and records.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid to injured students and/or faculty.
• Nursing assessment of students or faculty with illness or injury.
• Maintains documentation of all care rendered with clear nursing notes.
• Notifies parent/guardian when necessary for illness or injury.
• Initiates emergency responses (911) for severe cases.
• Completes accident reports promptly and accurately.
• Administers medications as ordered by a health practitioner and documents.
• Communicates health status changes to CSN and health staff.
• Assist health personnel and maintain student health records.
• Assist with health inspections for pediculosis and skin rashes.
• Advise teachers and students on health procedures and exams.
• Take In-Service Courses to stay current in medical techniques.

Skills

First aid

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Education

PA Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PART TIME

Salary: Consistent with the existing CBA salary schedule

Building: TBD, Itinerant

Reports to: Assistant to the Superintendent, Chief School Nurse, Building Principal

Hours: 10:00am-1:00pm/3 hours per day/15 hours per week

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge of current nursing practices, relevant statues and regulations.
2. Administers first aid to injured students and or faculty.
3. Nursing assessment of students or faculty with complaints of illness or injury.
4. Maintains documentation of all care rendered. Nursing notes should be clear, concise and accurate.
5. Notifies parent/guardian when necessary for a student who is ill or injured.
6. Notifies parent/guardian when necessary for a student who is injured and given care and/or needs medical attention.
7. Initiate the emergency response system, 911, for severe illnesses, injuries or allergic reactions.
8. Completes accident reports promptly and accurately.
9. Administer medication as ordered by a health practitioner and documents.
10. Maintains communication with the CSN of changes in the health of the student population. This includes newly diagnosed chronic illness, severe injuries, use of Epi-Pen, student prescribed emergency medication administration, parent conflict and all matters she feels is pertinent.
11. Assists the school nurses, physicians, dental hygienists, and other health personnel in their work, including maintaining the school health record of each student.
12. Assist with health inspections for pediculosis and unidentified skin rashes.
13. Advises teachers and students about procedures and schedules of health exams.
14. Takes In-Service Courses and/or training to remain current in medical techniques and procedures.
15. Performs all related tasks as requested by the principal, Chief School Nurse or CSN.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Current PA. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
2. Current CPR/AED certificate.
3. Required state and federal clearances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to reach above and below the waist
2. Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects.
3. Some stooping, bending and twisting of the body required.
4. Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs.
5. Ability to sit, stand, walk or move throughout the building and/or office, often for extended periods of the workday.

SENSORY ABILITY:

1. Visual acuity.
2. Auditory acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Typical office environment.
2. Subject to inside environmental conditions.

TEMPERAMENT:

1. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
3. Able to make appropriate decisions and work under high level of stress.

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

1. Ability to communicate effectively.
2. Ability to organize tasks.
3. Ability to handle multiple tasks.
4. Ability to exercise good judgment.