EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN ESY LPN

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Job Description

Extended School Year - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Sudbury Public School, Extended School Year (ESY) program is a 4 or 7 week Special Education program for students on IEP's to stem substantial regression.

Description

This is a Part or Full-time position for ESY.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Provide exceptional nursing care to students by assessing health status, responding to school nurse and staff’s requests for assistance, and making observations on rounds

Administer first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments, nursing treatments, procedures, doctor orders, and care plans providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or other students; observe, identify and respond to the needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education

Assess situations involving students' other health related issues, identifying problems, referring for proper treatment, and complying with legal requirements; confer with supervising Registered Nurse (RN) for treatment

Recognize urgent or emergency patient care situations; seek assistance of the RN and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed or needed

Assist special education and/or medically fragile students and other passengers providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations

Monitor students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, or parent ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers

Collaborate with other school personnel to ensure that students' individual care plans are being followed

Establish constructive relationships with students and their families to promote positive relationships and learning as established by the appropriate treatment plan

Documents incidents with or without adverse effect to student and refer to RN for follow-up and/or investigation

Maintain student's confidential files and records providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards

Perform other related duties as required/assigned by School Nurse, Principal or Director(s) of Student Services

SCHEDULE:

8:15am-3:00pm

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Applicants must have at least one year of paraprofessional experience in the field of nursing as a licensed practical nurse.

Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one (1) year of experience in the care of patients in a school setting care or two (2) years of child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing experience.

CPR and First Aid certification by a recognized provider.

Experience with medically fragile or special needs students.

Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members.

Demonstrated attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed.

Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Skilled in the use of using a computer for completion of work assignments.

ANNUAL SALARY:

Competitive Salary Rate

Position Type:

Summer

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Sudbury Public Schools!

Sudbury Public Schools are committed to welcoming, affirming, and celebrating all students, staff, and families.

Sudbury Public Schools are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that promotes advocacy, equity, and justice for marginalized groups who have been systemically oppressed and excluded.

Sudbury Public Schools are committed to an anti-bias and anti-racist education that includes and values the perspectives and histories of diverse peoples.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sudbury Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements

General Terms:

· All staff are required to work all days and hours of the specific program or position.

· All staff must attend an orientation meeting to be scheduled in June.

ESY 2022 Dates: July 5th - August 19th

Location details: Israel Loring Elementary School and Curtis Middle School

Please direct any program-specific questions to Jeff Lappin, jeffrey_lappin@sudbury.k12.ma.us or Annya Pedreschi, at annya_pedreschi@sudbury.k12.ma.us.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Company info

Sudbury Public Schools
Phone : 978-443-1058
Fax : 978-443-9001
Website : http://www.sudbury.k12.ma.us/