Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

15 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Current NYS Practical Nurse License, CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing (prior experience in school nursing preferred).
• Ability to assess the health needs of students and staff; and
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills and be respectful of the confidentiality of others.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Registered School Nurse in physical, visual, and auditory screening examination of students and employees.
• Assists in administering first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
• Prepares and maintains health records and reports.
• Arranges for transportation of sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, etc.
• Carries out routine therapeutic treatments such as preparing and applying dressings and administering certain medication upon specific instructions and/or supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Maintains health office in an orderly manner and cares for the equipment used.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.