Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Work Year:

2023-24 Academic Year 

210 work days (includes school year and summer)

Hours:

Monday - Friday(30 hours per week)

7 hours per day

This position requires early morning hours and mid-late afternoon hours

Salary:

$28 - $32/hour

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Reports to the Supervisor of Health Services and works under the direct supervision of DESE Licensed School Nurses supporting them in student/staff health matters in the Marlborough Public Schools.

Job Summary:

Provide primary and emergency health care to students and staff. Provide nursing services on transportation as needed. This includes direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, guidance and collaborative planning as supervised by the School Nurse.

Statement of Duties:

• Primary duty is to provide nursing support on specialized transportation for medically complex students. Supervises student(s) riding on school transportation to and from school (school transportation provided by the District or outside vendor). May be assigned to support specific in-district student(s) depending on individual medical needs
• Per the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, the LPN participates in analyzing and interpreting student/staff health data and makes informed judgments for specific elements of nursing care mandated by a particular situation.
• Assists students, parents, and staff with complex health care needs (i.e. diabetes, asthma, allergies) to deliver appropriate nursing care as prescribed by the medical provider and as supervised by the School Nurse.
• Administers medication during the school day as prescribed by medical providers and per Massachusetts law 105 CMR 210 (1) under the general supervision of the school nurse-RN who has delegating authority.
• Implements nursing interventions per prescribed medical regimen and includes appropriate health care components in plan of nursing care for students/staff.
• Provide first aid and emergency care in injury or illness to school population.
• Notify parents of illness and accidents, which occur during school hours and complete accidents forms
• Maintain electronic records for each student/staff encounter.
• Assists school nurse in screenings as needed.
• Assists the School Nurse in the prevention and control of communicable diseases including educating students, families and staff on infection control measures, disease surveillance in the school population, electronic recording of immunizations and illness.
• Inform teachers and staff regarding medical issues of students in their care
• Act as a health resource person, have knowledge of community resources, and appropriate referrals
• Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies
• Maintains confidentiality
• Performs skilled nursing procedures in a safe, competent and effective manner.
• Treatments may include g-tube feedings, feeding suctioning, positioning, toileting, range of motion exercises as collaborated with staff
• Observes health regulations, policies and procedures of the school district, Department of public Health and Department of Education.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess a current, valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse License issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
• Pediatric and or school nursing experience a plus
• Ability to work well with students, staff and members of the Marlborough community

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.