Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse

Andrus; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse. The role involves providing nursing care in a school setting, requiring strong communication skills and specific nursing qualifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in pediatric care and a commitment to respecting the cultural backgrounds of patients.

Benefits

Generous PTO: Vacation as per Orchard School Calendar

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

401(k) Employer Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Aflac Benefits

Flex Spending Accounts

Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed.
• Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility preferred.
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to diverse multicultural pediatric/adult patients.
• Documents nurse findings and medication administration in electronic medical records.
• Communicates with treatment teams and identifies health and safety risks.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Medication administration skills

Physical/mental/emotional assessment skills

Education

New York State Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification

Tools

Smartcare

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Job Description

Full Time licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse

The LPN School nurse works on the Orchard School Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:15am-3:45pm. Vacation Schedule as per Orchard School with approx. 8 weeks for vacation per year. 10 month School Calendar

Department

Health C

Job Overview Of The Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers nursing care to a diverse multicultural injured, convalescent, or disabled pediatric/adult patients; safely administers specific medications to patients.

Essential Duties Of Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy:
• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
• Demonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers
• Honors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities
• Provides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents
• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
• Follows direction of Registered Nurse
• Accurate Physical Assessment of patients: vital signs
• Documentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)
• Communicates with treatment team and parents as needed
• Identifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Registered Nurse and/or Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately
• Documentation
• Documents nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)
• Documents medication administration in medication administration record
• Completes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines
• Provides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested
• Completes other documentation as requested
• Collegiality/Teamwork
• Works effectively with others
• Flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations.
• Seeks and accepts help and direction when necessary
• Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates with follow through on plans
• Works collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
  
  

Key Qualifications Include

Essential Qualifications Of Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse

• Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification.
• Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred.
• Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills,
• Specific skill set: Able to accept direction of a Registered Nurse. Perform nursing tasks within a framework; Strong medication administration skills. Strong nursing clinical skills: physical/mental/emotional assessment skills to gather measurements/data; collect signs and symptoms for the health care team.
  
  

Experience With Trauma Preferred.

• Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors.
• Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred
• NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs
  
  

Benefits Of Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse

• Generous PTO: Vacation per Orchard School Calendar, personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Aflac Benefits
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development
  
  

Physical/Travel Requirements Of Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse

Ability to carry out these motions:

• Reach
• Walk
• Climb Stairs
• Bend
• Have Physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child
• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
  
  

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.

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