School Nurse (LPN) FRANKLINVILLE CSD

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School Nurse (LPN)

JobID: 1279

Position Type:

Support Staff/School Nurse

Date Posted:

3/27/2025

Location:

District

Closing Date:

04/30/2025

School Nurse (LPN)

We are currently accepting applications for a school nurse with certification as LPN starting in the 2025-2026 School Year.

This position is a 10-month school position.

The location of work (ES or HS) will be determined by experience and certification.

The minimum starting pay for an LPN is $17.25/hour.

LPN The work involves assisting a School Nurse and School Physician in providing student care. The work is performed in accordance with detailed and well-defined rules. Assignments concerning student care are given specifically and supervised closely by the School Nurse and in accordance with orders prescribed by a Physician, within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care. A Licensed Practical Nurse does related work as required.

LPN Essential Functions:

· Monitors and reports back to Registered Nurse or School Physician any changes to student's health;

· Assists School Nurse or School Physician in the conduct of eye, hearing and scoliosis testing of students;

· Administers first aide treatments to students or employees;

· Weighs and measures height of students and records information;

· Measures student blood pressure;

· Arranges to transport sick or injured students to hospital, home or doctor's or dentist office;

· Administers certain medications upon specific instructions of a physician or the School Nurse;

· Maintains student medical history records;

· Orders, inventories and stores first aid and related health supplies and equipment;

· Assists in the preparation of records and reports as required.

· Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.

LPN Qualifications:

· Possession and maintenance of a license to practice as a Practical Nurse by the New York State Department of Education.

· Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Note: The above descriptions above are an illustration of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:

· Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.

· Uses personal computers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.

· Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.

· Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.

· Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).

· Ability to problem solve job-related issues.

· Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.

· Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.

· Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.

· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements:

· Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.

· Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

· Work in standard school building environment.

· Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Application Procedure: Apply online at https://www.tbafcs.org/domain/176

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.25 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17