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
- Previous experience working with children with disabilities, pediatric nursing, or educational setting
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
- Medical insurance available for a nominal premium
- Free dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Free vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- A $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost for full-time support staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free, confidential support including three counseling sessions per person, per year
- Sick days
- Personal days
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
- Exclusive access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center for employees and covered family members (age 2+) with no copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan
- LIU employment may qualify for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
