What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Trustees of Deerfield Academy?
Deerfield Academy, a private, coeducational boarding school founded in 1797 and annually serving approximately 650 students in grades 9-12, seeks to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse for part time evenings.
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides health care to students and employees during the academic year, consistent with current, professional nursing practice standards and the policies and procedures of the Health Center.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide excellent, individual health care and education to Deerfield students and employees.
- Follow written and/or verbal orders per the Health Center Physician (MD) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) as per nursing standard of practice
- Perform routine first aid for students and employees such as changing bandages, wound care, and managing minor injuries
- Monitor students with medical conditions in the Health Center infirmary
- Maintain a high level of nursing care, following professional nursing standards and abiding by the Health Center’s policies, procedures, and Standing Orders with emphasis on clinical safety, quality, and effective communication.
- Provide a professional, compassionate approach towards all students, their families, employees, and all others involved with the health and well-being of the student
- Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of patient health records
- Document thoroughly and appropriately in the Health Center’s electronic medical record system
- Administer medications, administer immunizations, and perform other medical procedures and tests as deemed necessary and as ordered by the MD/NP
Other duties as assigned
Job Specifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) post-secondary certificate or diploma from an accredited program required
- 3 - 5 years of nursing experience, preferably with adolescents in a health care setting
- Valid Massachusetts LPN license
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required
- Effective communication and decision-making capabilities required
- Ability to be flexible with regard to scheduling and assignments
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to work with a wide range of people in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Proficiency with MS Office suite and EHR systems required
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community;
- Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information
Physical Demands
- Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal and reports
- Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, feel, and hear
- Ability to frequently bend and lift
- Ability to stand and sit for sustained periods of time
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 200 lbs.
Working Conditions
The nurse is in an outpatient medical clinic as well as an inpatient infirmary. Occasional exposure to biohazardous materials and body waste.
Compensation & Benefits
Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.