School LPN

Beyond Support Network•Village of Depew, NY

7d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides health care to students and staff in a school setting, supporting optimal health standards for students. The LPN advocates for students’ health rights, consults on student health concerns, and promotes sound health care practices. The role connects health care providers, families, staff, and community agencies to support continuity of care, while maintaining compliance with clinical policies, applicable education and health requirements, professional nursing standards, confidentiality rules, and relevant laws and regulations. The LPN administers and documents medications, testing, and treatments; maintains health records, orders, and permissions; responds to health needs and provides first aid; supports infection control and safety; and collaborates with instructional staff as needed. The position reports to the Agency Clinical Nurse Coordinator. Successful incumbents may be considered for advancement into nursing, clinical coordination, or other roles based on organizational need, qualifications, and readiness. The stated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting states there are no holidays, weekends, or evenings. Pay is $23.37–$25.71 per hour.

Requirements

Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse certification.
Current CPR certification.
Nursing knowledge related to medication administration, infection control, universal precautions, documentation, triage, and school health practices.
Comfort using computers and technology in a professional setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, or the ability and willingness to learn and use organizational software systems and electronic documentation platforms.
Must have or obtain First Aid certification within three months of hire.
Must have or obtain CPR certification within three months of hire.
Must have or obtain UKERU certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide primary health care in the school setting and serve as a link among health care providers, families, staff, and community agencies to facilitate continuity of student care.
Comply with Beyond Support Network clinical policies and procedures, NYSED policies, New York State Department of Health requirements, professional nursing standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Provide first aid to staff in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Notify families or emergency contacts about changes in students’ health status and evaluations.
Follow communicable disease control procedures and inform parents and staff about school exclusion and readmission policies.
Monitor students for evidence of abuse or neglect and report concerns as required by law.
Educate families and staff through health training and literature as needed.
Administer and document medications, medical testing, and treatments according to provider orders, parental permission, agency policy, and state and county guidelines.
Maintain current physician orders and parental permissions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the instructional team as needed to support student health and educational participation.
Track students’ current physical and immunization records and request updates as needed.
Maintain accurate, current medical information in agency databases and clinical records while protecting confidentiality.
Provide staff with universal-precaution protective equipment and supplies as appropriate.
Complete staff accident reports accurately and forward originals to Human Resources as required.
Monitor the school environment and report recommendations to reduce health and safety hazards.
Ensure medications are properly stored in a double-lock cabinet.
Maintain accurate, concise, and timely nursing service forms, seizure reports, medication administration records, treatment records, telephone communication logs, and accident and injury reports.
Use Ukeru procedures in the School Program when necessary, conduct body checks following physical interventions, and document according to Ukeru protocol.
Comply consistently with agency policies and procedures and maintain high professional standards in interactions with staff and families.
Perform other duties as requested by the Agency Clinical Nurse Coordinator and/or Director of Clinical Services.