Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Job Description

Schedule:

Full-Time, per the school year calendar (approximately 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM )

Compensation: $35.00-$45.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Location:

Acton-Boxborough School District, Massachusetts

Primary Setting:
Elementary School Health Office

The Acton-Boxborough School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) to join our school health services team for the  school year. In this role, you will provide high-quality, student-centered nursing care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The LPN works closely with the building nurse(s) to support student health needs and promote a safe and healthy school community.

• Collaborate with the building nurse(s) to provide direct care to students.
• Respond promptly and effectively to student illness, injury, and medical emergencies.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with physician orders and school protocols.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student health records.
• Support student wellness and preventive health initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
• Follow Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines and district nursing policies.
• Attend field trips as needed to support student health and safety

Preferred Experience:

Experience in school nursing and/or pediatric nursing

• Current licensure as a Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association or American Red Cross; in-person certification required)
• Successful completion of all required background checks, including CORI and fingerprinting.

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve. To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world.

We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and on-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.