School Nurse Assistant: LPN

Gardner Public School District • Gardner, MA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse Assistant: LPN handles administrative and simple medical responsibilities under the direction of a licensed, registered school nurse. Duties include providing first aid for injuries, recording symptoms of sick students, administering doctor-approved medication to students, providing emergency care when necessary, and keeping records of each student who visits the nurse's office.

Requirements

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN);
• Certified as CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults;
• Commitment to remain current in field knowledge, evaluation and counseling strategies;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers doctor-approved medication to students, and keeps records of each student who visits the nurse's office
• Assists School Nurse with direct and indirect care given to students in compliance with school district policies, professional standards of practice, physician's orders, and the Individual Health Plan
• Administers basic health care and First Aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children
• Assists School Nurse with collaboration with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements
• Provide health monitoring of medically fragile students during transportation times to and from school and nursing duties for field trips as assigned.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed