What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Westport High School?
10 month school year position - same schedule as students at Westport Community Schools.
1:1 LPN
Inclusion
Nurse to attend to medical needs in Special Education classroom including monitoring of seizures, Gtube feedings, and administration of medication via Gtube and/or other routes.
Assist with health needs of including but not limited to nutrition, hydration, mobility, elimination, comfort, rest and hygiene, and educational needs.
Follow medical plan of care for student with health needs.
Assists with activities of daily living, toileting and lifting.
Experience with performing aspiration procedures.
Also to perform duties of paraprofessional at teacher's instruction
Recent experience providing medication as needed for a seizure disorder.
Experience working with children with severe disabilities, including no or limited verbal communication, preferred.
May support other students as needed.
Nursing duties under the supervision of the RN.
Salary : $33,263 - $41,391