School Nurse (LPN)
We are currently accepting applications for a school nurse with certification as as LPN.
This postion is a 10-month school position.
The location of work (ES or HS) will be determined by experience and certification.
The minimum starting pay for an LPN is $21,539/year.
LPN The work involves assisting a School Nurse and School Physician in providing student care. The work is performed in accordance with detailed and well-defined rules. Assignments concerning student care are given specifically and supervised closely by the School Nurse and in accordance with orders prescribed by a Physician, within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care. A Licensed Practical Nurse does related work as required.
LPN Essential Functions:

• • Monitors and reports back to Registered Nurse or School Physician any changes to student's health;
  • Assists School Nurse or School Physician in the conduct of eye, hearing and scoliosis testing of students;
  • Administers first aide treatments to students or employees;
  • Weighs and measures height of students and records information;
  • Measures student blood pressure;
  • Arranges to transport sick or injured students to hospital, home or doctor's or dentist office;
  • Administers certain medications upon specific instructions of a physician or the School Nurse;
  • Maintains student medical history records;
  • Orders, inventories and stores first aid and related health supplies and equipment;
  • Assists in the preparation of records and reports as required.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.

LPN Qualifications:

• • Possession and maintenance of a license to practice as a Practical Nurse by the New York State Department of Education.
  • Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Note: The above descriptions above are an illustration of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
• Uses personal computers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements:

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Work in standard school building environment.
• Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
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Job Attachment : View Attachment
Salary: From : 17.25
Salary: To : 17.25
Appointment Status : Probationary
Position Status : Full time
Start Date : 23-24 School Year
Job Posting Link : https://www.applitrack.com/caboces/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38586&all=1