School Nurse Assistant: LPN Job Hopkinton area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

Position: 26-11 School Nurse Assistant: LPN

TITLE:School Nurse Assistant: LPN(10-month)

TYPE OF POSITION:Part-time (.875; ~35 hours/week), school year position; anticipated immediate start; salary commensurate with experience (range $30.00-$35.00/hour)

LOCATION:District, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:All qualified candidates

TheSchool NurseAssistant: LPNhandles 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

DUTIES:

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.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work involves student interaction, and is performed primarily in a school health office setting or on transportation vehicles, both within and outside of the district as assigned.

Onlineis our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment1

Send your completed application to:

Human Resources

Hopkinton Public Schools

89 Hayden Rowe St.

Hopkinton, MA 01748

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace.

The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

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