Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse
Andrus Childrens Center•Yonkers, NY
10h•Onsite
About The Position
The LPN School nurse works on the Orchard School Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:15am-3:45pm. Vacation Schedule as per Orchard School with approx. 8 weeks for vacation per year. Job Overview of the Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers nursing care to a diverse multicultural injured, convalescent, or disabled pediatric/adult patients; safely administers specific medications to patients.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification.
- Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills,
- Specific skill set: Able to accept direction of a Registered Nurse. Perform nursing tasks within a framework; Strong medication administration skills. Strong nursing clinical skills: physical/mental/emotional assessment skills to gather measurements/data; collect signs and symptoms for the health care team.
- Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors.
- NYS Driver’s License
- Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments
- Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs
- Reach
- Walk
- Climb Stairs
- Bend
- Kneel
- Have Physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child
- Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred.
- Experience with trauma preferred.
- Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred
Responsibilities
- Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy:
- Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
- Demonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers
- Honors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities
- Provides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents
- Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy
- Follows direction of Registered Nurse
- Accurate Physical Assessment of patients: vital signs
- Documentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)
- Communicates with treatment team and parents as needed
- Identifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Registered Nurse and/or Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately
- Documents nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)
- Documents medication administration in medication administration record
- Completes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines
- Provides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested
- Completes other documentation as requested
- Works effectively with others
- Flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations.
- Seeks and accepts help and direction when necessary
- Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates with follow through on plans
- Works collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned
- Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
Benefits
- Generous PTO: Vacation per Orchard School Calendar, personal and sick time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Employer Contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
- Professional Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
