Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Wappingers Central School District; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wappingers Central School District in New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support students with medical needs during the school day. Responsibilities include administering medications, accompanying students to classes as needed, and assisting the instructional process when illnesses impact learning.

Applicants must have NYSED-approved LPN training and be eligible for NYS LPN licensure. Fingerprint clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of NYSED-approved program for LPN.
• Eligibility for New York State Practical Nurse License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Accompany students to and from classes and activities as needed.
• Assist during instruction when medical conditions impede learning.
• Perform routine nursing activities in school settings.
• Administer medications to students.
• Provide tracheotomy care if required, within policy.
• Assist with braces application, removal, and locking.
• Observe and report changes in a student’s condition to treating physician.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Practical nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Observational skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• 1. Accompanies the student to and from classes and to and from school, if needed;
• 2. Assists during the instructional process when child's medical condition impedes learning;
• 3. Performs routine practical nursing activities in the care of students;
• 4. Administers medications to students;
• 5. May provide tracheotomy care: suctioning, cleaning, maintaining airway from one to five times during the day;
• 6. Provides assistance in applying, removing and locking braces;
• 7. Observes, records and reports any changes in student's condition to treating physician;
• 8. Does related work as required.

Please note that NYSED Fingerprint Clearance is required.

Please contact Theresa Cetola in the Office of Human Resources at 845-298-5000, x40116 or via email [e-mail].

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONALCHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in theirapplication; skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; goodpowers of observation; cheerfulness; patience; firmness; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward thesick; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Satisfactory completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department asqualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT:

Eligibility for a New York State Practical Nurse's License at time of application. Possession of saidlicense at time of appointment.