Job Title: Substitute LPN (Preschool Program)

Location: Happiness House – all sites

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Employment: Substitute position – schedule would be on an as needed basis to cover nurse absences

Minimum Qualifications:

• New York State Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One to two years of clinical experience, preferably including work with young children with disabilities.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid, certification as an instructor preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities include:

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Reviews current health and immunization records of program participants for compliance with regulations of NYS Education Department, Department of Health and other state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Assists Supervisor of Health Services and QA in the development of an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) for children with significant medical needs.
• Instructs staff on infection control and other current health related issues, which affect services to program participants and their families.
• Certifies staff in CPR and first aid per American Red Cross requirements.
• Administers medications and nursing procedures to program participants based upon established guidelines and agency policies.
• Advises parents/guardians on health issues and practices during agency visits.
• Facilitates referrals of program participants to community medical personnel and other appropriate community resources.
• Promotes preventative and wellness health services to families of program participants and staff as appropriate.
• Administers first aid as needed in cases of student illness and accidents.
• Assists with vision and hearing screenings and growth and assessment of program participants.
• Participates in the reporting and filing of cases of suspected abuse or maltreatment to the NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporting Center.
• Maintains Incident Report statistics reporting them to the agency Incident Review Committee.
• Maintains communication as appropriate with parents and staff members concerning health issues of program participants.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills on a routine basis.
• Supervises staff in case of emergency.
• Maintains all paperwork as required by the agency and the Universal Pre Kindergarten collaborations, including monitoring completion and filing of Incident Reports.
• Participates as a member of the Health and Safety Committee.
• Functions as a member of various agency interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains the cleanliness and orderly appearance of the nursing office and supplies.
• Maintains employee medical files in a confidential manner.
• Provides health and safety orientation to new employees.
• Oversees and ensures employee health files are current.
• Assists with the oversight, implementation, daily operations and documentation for the Child and Adults Food Care Program (CACFP).
• Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
• Performs other duties at the discretion of the Article 36 Clinic Supervisor/Coordinator of Health Services or his/her designee.

Other Job Specifics: Directly responsible to the Article 36 Clinic Supervisor/Coordinator of Health Services in conjunction with the Program Director

Required Education and Experience

• New York State Licensed Practice Nurse
• One to two years of clinical experience, preferably including work with young children with disabilities.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid, certification as an instructor preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license

To apply: http://happinesshousecprochester.appone.com/

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• NYS Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person