Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Special Education - High School
About The Position
Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all. The MDAP program provides a highly-structured environment that emphasizes developing and strengthening students skills in adaptive living, communication, academics, self-regulation, and mobility. The program incorporates assistive technology and a multi-sensory approach to instruction designed to increase active classroom participation, academic abilities, social awareness, and independence across settings. Although much of the specialized instruction occurs within the program, students are provided with inclusive opportunities with staff support as well as community-based experiences as part of their educational program.
Requirements
- LPN License
- Current MA licensure
- Relevant experience with catheters, g-tubes, seizures, medication administration
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Nice To Haves
- Experience with students with physical and health disabilities
- Safety Care trained preferred
- SNAP experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide student direct care and implementation of an individualized healthcare plan
- Collaborate with program personnel to create the best learning environment regardless of individual’s health care needs
- Assist in implementing accommodations for physical and social emotional support
- Assist in ambulation and transfers
- Monitor vital signs
- Attend meetings IEP meetings as needed
- Administer medication in accordance with school policy/procedures.
- Assist individual with daily living activities, e.g.: lunch, bus load, personal care, toileting
- Document in a thorough manner - utilizing an electronic database (SNAP experience preferred)
- Perform other nursing services per job description and as assigned
- Other responsibilities as directed by medical order/Director of Nursing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
