Position Title

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - THOMAS EDISON HS, EHSD

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

Full-time (1.0 FTE); 7.0 hour day, 10-month school calendar position

These positions are to care for the medical needs of students placed in a BOCES classroom located in a special education host site program. Assistance with all medical aspects of the student's 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.

 

Civil Service Title

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Job Qualifications

Civil Service Non-Competitive Classification

Must possess a valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse license; experience in working with disabled students is preferred.   The employee must be physically able and willing to meet the needs of the student.  The LPN will dispense medications under the directions of the R.N.  TCI training is required for this position.

 

SALARY:  Per Support Staff Association contract.  Package includes comprehensive benefits.

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Job Category

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION; ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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