The Pediatric School-based Nurse (LPN) will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to provide 1:1 care to a student who has a brain injury or brain-based disorder and medically-fragile. The students are non-verbal, non-ambulatory and some have a trach, vent and/or g-tube. Most of the students have a seizure disorder. Successful attributes include a desire to change the world for millions of children who suffer from brain injuries or brain-based disorders and a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.
Please send a resume and cover letter to
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Responsibilities
• Providing 1:1 care to a medically fragile students
• Trach, Vent, G-tube feeding, and seizure disorders experience
• Assist School Nurse in obtaining/completing all relevant medical documents including but not limited to MAFs, IHPs, care plans
• Effectively follow care-plans as detailed from MAFs and School Nurse to allow for following accurate feeding protocols
• Assist School Nurse with any/all medical needs of the students as assigned
• Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
• Keep track of students' vaccination records
• Update students' medical history
• Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
• Review school documentation pertaining to body checks and other incidents, inform parents of such incidents and complete and submit related documentation in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the development of IEP instructional and nursing goals/objectives; develops individualized school health plan (ISHP) as needed
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other school district personnel; serves as a resource/liaison with other agencies and other community services; maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents,
Qualifications
• Current NYS LPN
• Must be willing to travel with student to/from home (NYC)/school (NYC)
• One to three years of pediatric experience in hospital or school-based setting
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds independently.
• Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
• Spanish speaking is a plus
• MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.
Benefits
• Competitive Compensation is commensurate with experience plus benefits