LPN- Office Assistant

Whispering Pines Preschool•Delanson, NY

11d

About The Position

Whispering Pines Preschool is accepting applications for the full time position of a Licensed Practicing Nurse/Office Assistant. Completion of an approved LPN program with a NYS license is required, current certification in CPR and First Aid is preferred. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of Whispering Pines Preschool, an understanding and respect for children and families from diverse groups, and experience working in a pediatric setting. The LPN/Office Assistant reports directly to the Nursing Supervisor and Health Coordinator. Job responsibilities include the management and collection of all required medical, emergency, and permission forms for children attending program, tracking children’s attendance and absentee notes, communicating with parents and staff about pertinent medical issues, medication administration, attending to health needs and administering first aid to children as needed. The ability to work with a team is essential, as is an understanding of the need for confidentiality and attention to detail. Qualified candidates must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with families, staff, other professionals, and personnel form other agencies. Candidate must be willing to travel weekly to other locations within out agency (Amsterdam, Cobleskill and Delanson) Benefits include continuing education, health benefits, 401K retirement and others. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Completion of an approved LPN program with a NYS license
The ability to work with a team is essential
understanding of the need for confidentiality and attention to detail
ability to communicate clearly and concisely with families, staff, other professionals, and personnel form other agencies
Candidate must be willing to travel weekly to other locations within out agency (Amsterdam, Cobleskill and Delanson)

Nice To Haves

current certification in CPR and First Aid
passion for the mission of Whispering Pines Preschool
understanding and respect for children and families from diverse groups
experience working in a pediatric setting

Responsibilities

management and collection of all required medical, emergency, and permission forms for children attending program
tracking children’s attendance and absentee notes
communicating with parents and staff about pertinent medical issues
medication administration
attending to health needs and administering first aid to children as needed