School-Based LPN: Pediatric Care & Tracheostomy Support

Cumberland County Schools; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support health services for students. The role requires LPN licensure in NC and pediatrics experience, with responsibilities including monitoring medical status, administering medications, and assisting with procedures during the school day.

Starting date is immediate; the position reports to Health Services Director or Lead Nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program and licensed by the NC Board of Nursing.
• Experience in pediatrics.
• Must assist children with medical procedures during the school day, including tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Monitors students’ medical status during the school day.
• Enter medical information into EZ Ed Med.
• Provides and/or assists with medical procedures as ordered by the Physician during the school day.
• Observation of skin for bed sores.
• Provides and assists students with personal care needs during the day.
• Administers medication prescribed by a physician.
• Notifies Health Services Director or Lead Nurse of changes in student’s health status.
• Notifies Health Services Director or Lead Nurse of changes in individual caregiver’s health status.
• Notifies Health Services Director or Lead Nurse when absences may occur to determine coverage for students.
• Moves patients safely.
• Monitors fluid and food intake and output.
• Performs special procedures as directed.
• Serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer-driven, and valuing fairness.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

LPN license NC

Pediatrics experience

Medical procedures

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support health services for students. The role requires LPN licensure in NC and pediatrics experience, with responsibilities including monitoring medical status, administering medications, and assisting with procedures during the school day.

Starting date is immediate; the position reports to Health Services Director or Lead Nurse.