Creswell School District is seeking highly skilled candidates for a Licensed Practical Nurse position 6-8 hours per day to support students in Creswell School District.

Position open until filled. Applicant screening begins May 22, 2024.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include:

• Providing nursing support to students including medically fragile students, as defined by standards of nursing practice, medical protocols, and the District Registered Nurse. 
• Collaborating with the District RN and LPN's, educational staff, and parents to resolve health issues.
• Operating and maintaining medically-related equipment.
• Assisting with instructional accommodations and supports for students with medical challenges.
• Observing students, collecting data, and recording student progress.
• Administering assessments for monitoring student progress.
• Participating in planning meetings for sharing student information and designing instructional services.
• Using First Aid and CPR skills to help in emergency situations.
• Maintaining regular and prompt attendance.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age students
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
• Knowledge of basic principles of child development
• Skills to implement nursing protocols under the supervision of a registered nurse, which may include G-Tube feeding, suction, tracheotomy care and seizure support
• Ability to work cooperatively as a contributing member of a district team; maintain positive relations with other staff, students and the general public
• Physical Abilities include frequent reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying
• Education: Associate degree or High School Diploma
• Licenses, Certifications, and Testing: First Aid and/or CPR Card; LPN Licensure; Clear background check

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.

For more information about this position, please contact Amy Aguero, Director of Special Services - aaguero@creswell.k12.or.us or 541-895-6005.

Creswell School District is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Creswell School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Breanna Manzone, 541-895-6002, bmanzone@creswell.k12.or.us.