Peekskill, NY - School Nurse - (LPN)
About The Position
Regional Care Network (RCN) is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to support students in K–12 schools across the Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES region. The nurse may work in a district health office or provide care to a student who needs nursing support during the school day. Assignments may be at any school in the area, including Peekskill, Ossining, Yorktown, Carmel, Mahopac, Bedford, Chappaqua and surrounding districts. Candidates can indicate which towns work best for them. The role follows daytime school hours, Monday through Friday. Weekly hours vary, and the schedule follows the school calendar, with weekends, holidays and school breaks off.
Requirements
- Active New York State LPN license.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Fingerprint clearance for school employment; the employer will provide guidance through the process.
- Reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- School nursing or pediatric experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Give medications and treatments according to student care plans and physician orders.
- Provide skilled care as needed, including G-tube feedings, diabetic management and glucose checks, seizure monitoring, catheterization, nebulizer treatments, or trach care.
- Respond to illnesses, injuries and emergencies during the school day.
- Keep accurate documentation and communicate with the school nurse, teachers and families.
- Help with health screenings and keep health records up to date.
Benefits
- $45/hour pay.
- School-day hours with no nights or weekends.
- Weekends, holidays and school breaks off, following the school calendar.
- Choice of assignments close to home.
- A recruiting team that is available by phone.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
