Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 15 hours per week

Plainville Community Schools; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainville Community Schools is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 1:1 assignment at Plainville High School. This role is 15 hours per week, providing dedicated nursing support to a student with complex medical needs, three days a week for five hours per day, on site at Plainville High School.

The LPN will handle first aid, crisis response, medication administration, and mobility tasks, including use of a hoyer lift, under the direction of SPED staff.

Qualifications

• First aid knowledge for school emergencies.
• Knowledge of crisis response in school settings.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Familiarity with state health regulations for students.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 nursing services for a medically complex student (3 days/week, 5 hours/day).
• Assist with lifting and mobility, including use of a hoyer lift.
• Duties may include hygiene support and mobility management.
• Support academic/functional tasks and use of assistive technology under SPED staff.

Skills

First aid knowledge

Medication administration

Crisis response

Oxygen use in schools

Tools

Hoyer lift

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 15 hours per week JobID: 3040

• Position Type: Medical/Nurse/ LPN
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Plainville High School

1:1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Plainville High School - 15 hours per week

1:1 nursing services for a student with complex medical needs 3 days week for 5 hours per day. Additional hours may be available based on the student and district needs.
Knowledge of first aid, crisis response, and medication administration, use of oxygen in schools is required. Duties may involve lifting, including use of a hoyer lift, hygiene needs, mobility support, and physical management. Experience with state health regulations, medically complex students, and special education documentation is preferred. This role also includes supporting the student with academic/functional skills tasks and use of assistive technology tools under the direction of special education certified staff.
Hourly rate is $37.18 per hour.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Plainville Board of Education that no persons shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment, on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information and/or veteran status. Any complaint should be brought to the attention of the building Principal or our Title IX Coordinator, Mr. David Levenduski, Assistant Superintendent of Schools [phone].