Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Floating
About The Position
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of students within the school community. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, administering first aid, managing medications, and collaborating with school staff and parents. With a focus on health education and compliance with regulations, an LPN contributes to creating a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive. The LPN role involves effective communication, maintaining health records, and actively participating in initiatives that enhance the overall health and safety of the school community. This position ensures that health policies are followed, and interventions are implemented promptly, contributing to the optimal functioning of the school's healthcare system.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (preferred, may be required dependent upon student needs)
- Previous experience working with special education students
Responsibilities
- Conducting health assessments
- Administering first aid
- Managing medications
- Collaborating with school staff and parents
- Focusing on health education
- Ensuring compliance with regulations
- Contributing to a safe and supportive environment for students
- Effective communication
- Maintaining health records
- Actively participating in initiatives that enhance the overall health and safety of the school community
- Ensuring health policies are followed
- Implementing interventions promptly
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical insurance available for a nominal premium
- Free dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Free vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Life Insurance at No Cost: All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for employees and dependents, including three counseling sessions per person, per year
- Paid Time Off: Sick days and Personal days each year
- Income Protection: Short-term and long-term disability coverage available
- Retirement Benefits: Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
- Exclusive Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center: Available to employees and covered family members (age 2+). No copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: LIU employment may qualify you for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
