Traveling LPN School Nurse – Pediatric Health Partner

GRANBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Granby (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Granby Public Schools in Granby, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist in the district’s school health clinics. Under supervision of the District Nurse Leader, the LPN works with full-time RNs to deliver safe, optimal health care and education, with travel between schools.

Qualified applicants must hold a Massachusetts LPN license, have at least two years of LPN experience, CPR AED certification, and CORI/SORI fingerprint requirements.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts LPN license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of LPN experience.
• CPR AED certification current.
• CORI/SORI/DCF fingerprint report as determined by the Superintendent.
• Ability to think critically and react decisively in emergencies.
• Effective communication with students, families, and staff; maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborative & flexible in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all facets of health services and immunization surveillance programs.
• Provides medically prescribed interventions and emergency care under RN direction.
• Carries out infection control per current guidelines and manages student exclusions when needed.
• Maintains computerized health records for all students.
• Refers students to community resources for health needs (primary care, insurance, dentist).
• Performs school-wide blood pressure screening on request.
• Collaborates with school staff to maintain sanitary school facilities.
• Counsels students on health issues and provides crisis intervention when required.
• Participates in in-service training and pursues ongoing education.
• Assists with immunization, physical exams, and sight/hearing testing as directed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Collaborative

Flexibility

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

Tools

CPR AED certification

Job description

Granby Public Schools in Granby, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist in the district’s school health clinics. Under supervision of the District Nurse Leader, the LPN works with full-time RNs to deliver safe, optimal health care and education, with travel between schools.

Qualified applicants must hold a Massachusetts LPN license, have at least two years of LPN experience, CPR AED certification, and CORI/SORI fingerprint requirements.