Position Title

SUBSTITUTE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

Applications are continuously being accepted for this position

SUBSTITUTE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: 10-Month School Calendar Position                                                  

LPN positions involve caring for the medical needs of students placed in BOCES classrooms which are located in a Special Education Host Site program. Assistance with all medical aspects of the students’ day is expected.                                 

• Students need assistance with areas of daily living skills which may include but are not limited to; toileting, personal care, feeding, maintaining safety during transitions, redirection, task initiation, communication, interacting with others and supervision for sensory activities and routines.
• Students requires daily tube feedings
• Students need constant monitoring during and after feedings
• Regular assessment of respiratory needs
• The employee must possess a valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse license and be physically able and willing to meet the needs of the students.
• Dispensing medications, under direction of R.N.
• Completing Medicaid paperwork, under the direction of R.N.
• Assist with student arrival and departure
• Help students carry out prescribed physical exercises
• Helps student with daily living skills/hygiene
• Follows medical protocol
• Other duties as assigned     

 

Job Qualifications

Civil Service Non-Competitive Classification

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of one year of course work at a regionally accredited NYS registered College or University OR; 
• One year of full-time or equivalent part-time/volunteer experience which shall have involved direction or oversight of the activities of children or youth OR;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above; experience in working with disabled students is preferred.  

Application Procedure

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: 

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Proof of highest level of education 
• Valid NYS Licensure
• One to three current, dated, and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year old) 

Job Category

SUBSTITUTES

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION

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