Manhattan, NY, 10175, USA
8 hours ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) Job Summary: The LPN school nurse supports student success by providing health care interventions and follow-up under supervision of the school’s RN/Nursing Manager. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities · Protects and maintains student’s health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing. · Provides NY State-mandated and annual screening programs including vision, hearing, height, weight and scoliosis. · Facilitates NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements. · Supports students’ health needs, implements services, and plan of care, which impact student learning and achievement or safety. · Participates as members of the school’s multi-disciplinary team, interpreting medical data and collecting medical reports or scripts. · Communicate any student health concerns to parents/guardians. · Identifies and reports school building safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the administration. · Documents health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act. · Maintains current pertinent health data for each student by periodic review and documentation of the individual student electronic and paper health records. · Completes student and staff insurance/accident reports. · Initiates and documents health surveillance programs as needed and records, compiles and reports aggregate student health information as required by NYS Department of Health. · Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) · NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License · Current CPR certification · Minimum of three years of clinical and/or pediatrics experience as an LPN · Exhibits exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) · Previous experience in a school setting · Knowledge of specialized health needs and treatments for children with severe and multiple disabilities Salary: $65,000-$68,000 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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