Pediatric School Health LPN - Embedded Therapy Team

Capsed; Mill Village (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPS Collaborative is seeking an LPN to support students with multiple disabilities in the classroom setting. The nurse will work with an embedded therapy model and collaborate with related service providers to tailor care to each student’s needs.

The role involves assisting the RN with managing the school health program, conducting health screenings, maintaining records, administering medications, and supporting students with activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Practical Nursing License required.
• Experience in School Health nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of health, developmental disabilities, behavior and social needs of children ages 3–22.
• CPR certification required.
• Current training in routine health screenings (vision, hearing and postural).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills preferred
• Cope with the mental, emotional and physical stresses of the position.
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Provide simple first aid to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate student health and conduct screenings as appropriate.
• Input Emergency information and immunizations into computer.
• Maintain health records according to state law and school policy via paper files and computer.
• Observe school facilities and assist RN with the modifications necessary to maintain optimum health and safety for students and school personnel in accordance with the DPH School Health Guidelines.
• Carry out medical procedures to be performed on students: G-tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, suction, seizure protocols and administer medications.
• Respond to frequently encountered health problems.
• Always maintain confidentiality of students.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Provide input for student\'s nursing assessment report.
• Floats to other CAPS Programs as needed for nursing coverage.
• Respond to child abuse and/or neglect.
• Support student progress with activities of daily living.
• Support student\'s Individual Health Care Plan.
• Support students with educational programming as directed by RN and classroom teacher.
• Provide input regarding purchase order requests for medical supplies as needed of the entire program or classroom specific.
• Completes and submits incident reports and related documentation when needed to report injury to student or staff.
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ensure student/staff confidentiality as appropriate within the educational Team
• Contribute to professional growth and collaboration by staying informed on current literature/resources in the field and actively participating in staff meetings and professional development opportunities

Skills

Pediatric health care

School health nursing

CPR certification

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Massachusetts Practical Nursing License

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

CAPS Collaborative is seeking an LPN to support students with multiple disabilities in the classroom setting. The nurse will work with an embedded therapy model and collaborate with related service providers to tailor care to each student’s needs.

The role involves assisting the RN with managing the school health program, conducting health screenings, maintaining records, administering medications, and supporting students with activities of daily living.