Barnstable Public Schools

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 

0.5 FTE; 1:1 Assignment

           

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Massachusetts
2. Current CPR/AED certification
3. 1-3 years of experience in pediatrics, community health or other relevant clinical setting
4. Experience with electronic health records and charting 
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
6. Experience with children with special health care needs including, but not limited to tracheostomies, G-tubes, diabetes, seizures, allergies, asthma, preferred
7. Bi- or multi-lingual (Portuguese, Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply

REPORTS TO:

 → Director of Health Services and Building Principal or designee

 

→ Works under the supervision of the school nurse who reports to the Director of Health Services and building principal

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The LPN will support the functions of the school health office(s) and will assist school nurse(s) in:

• Assessment, delivery and monitoring of daily student health care with registered nurse delegation, supervision and consultation (including medication and treatment administration)
• Providing first aid and emergency care for injuries and illness to the school population
• Implementation of student health care plans and emergency care plans under the supervision of the registered nurse
• Assist school nurse(s) in mandated health screenings
• Assisting students in a variety of settings (health office, classroom, transportation, field trips) for the purpose of providing care based upon student health plans and assessment of student need
• Utilization SNAP electronic health record to maintain complete and accurate records of student visits, medications, treatments, screenings, etc. 
• Maintaining confidentiality
• May be assigned to provide 1:1 health services as directed in a student’s health care plan
• May be required to accompany a student on District-provided transportation
• May cover health offices in the absence of the school nurse
• May travel between school buildings
• Other duties as assigned 

 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year 

 

SALARY: Per BTA Contract - Paraprofessionals Unit

 

 Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

 

Posted until filled