What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) position at Mary Cariola?
Pay Rate: $25.39-$30.74 per hour
Pay within this range is based on experience and education
DEI Values Statement:
Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and current school health information files on all students
- Maintain a log of any daily nursing or medical consultations
- Maintain each child's allergy status on the front cover of their file, notifying the corresponding Teacher
- Physically examine and determine health status for children on a daily basis, seeking assistance from the RN as needed
- Administer medications as prescribed by the student's primary care physician
- Obtain and maintain accurate and current medication orders and parent permissions
- Maintain medicine cabinet with all medically approved medications, supplies and equipment
- Provide appropriate and necessary nursing action at time of student injury, determining the communication to the family with the Social Worker
- Record and process all student/staff injuries on the appropriate accident/incident forms
- Together with the RN, instruct all staff in the Health and Safety Procedures annually, establishing appropriate reviews
- Seek RN assistance and accept his/her direction during a medical emergency and carry out all procedures established
- Monitor the general health and safety standards used within the educational program
- Administer inoculations to staff and/or children as approved by the Medical Director
- Administer and document PPD screenings to designated staff as assigned by the Lead Nurse and running them by an RN for interpretation
- Carry out all nursing responsibilities, including the lifting, moving and positioning of students
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nursing licensure
- 6 months or more of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Possess a current and valid NYS driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Certifications and Trainings
- Must maintain LPN Licensure
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.
Salary : $25 - $31