School Nurse

Always Compassionate Home Care; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Always Compassionate Health in New York is seeking a dedicated School Nurse LPN to provide 1:1 nursing care for a student in a school setting. You will monitor health conditions, administer medications, and ensure the student's safety throughout the school day.

The role requires experience with g-tube, tracheostomy/ventilator care, diabetes and seizure monitoring, as well as strong collaboration with families, school staff and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• LPN license issued by NYS.
• At least 6 months bedside nursing experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to work independently in a school setting.
• Communicate with families , school staff , and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• G-tube and feeding tube care, tracheostomy and ventilator management, diabetes care, seizure monitoring, and other specialized nursing needs.
• Perform patient care duties and treatments as per care plan.
• Provide health promotion, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications and other personalized interventions.
• Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of health care professionals.
• Document nursing notes regarding patient care daily.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand/work for extended periods.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication with families and school

Independent work in school setting

Education

LPN License NYS

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title

School Nurse LPN

Schedule

Monday - Friday: School Hours (with potential for bus rides or after school needs)

Pay

Pay : $38 / hour

Position Overview

We are currently seeking compassionate LPNs to provide 1:1 nursing care for a student in a school setting. In this role, you will monitor health conditions, administer medications, and ensure your student's safety throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• G-tube and feeding tube care, tracheostomy and ventilator management, diabetes care, seizure monitoring, and other specialized nursing needs.
• Perform patient care duties and treatments as per care plan.
• Provide health promotion, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications and other personalized interventions.
• Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of health care professionals.
• Document nursing notes regarding patient care daily.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand/work for extended periods.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• LPN License issued by NYS
• Must have 6 months bedside nursing experience
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Ability to work independently in a school setting
• Communicate with families , school staff , and healthcare providers

Compensation

Weekly pay - direct deposit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Always Compassionate Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Always Compassionate Health are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, creed, national, social or ethnic origin, political viewpoint, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, protected veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Company Culture

WKDLIC If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Always Compassionate Health provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patient’s quality of life. By bringing together several of the top home health agencies in the state, we have become one of New York’s leading providers with strategically placed offices that serve thousands of clients every day.