26-62 Transport Nurse Assistant

Hopkinton Public Schools • Hopkinton, MA

39d • $35 - $40

About The Position

The Transport LPN provides medical monitoring and care to medically fragile students while being transported to and from school and related educational programs. The nurse ensures student safety and well-being during transit and responds appropriately to medical needs or emergencies in accordance with individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and district protocols.

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

• Ride to and from out of district placement, both morning and afternoon to provide medical support if needed to a student. Start and end will be in Hopkinton.
• Provide health monitoring of medically fragile students during transportation times to and from school
• Administers doctor-approved medication to students, and keeps records of administration
• Contact with family and district during an emergency situation
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees