Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

TYPICAL WORK

ACTIVITIES:

• 1. Accompanies the student to and from classes and to and from school, if needed;
• 2. Assists during the instructional process when child's medical condition impedes learning;
• 3. Performs routine practical nursing activities in the care of students;
• 4. Administers medications to students;
• 5. May provide tracheotomy care: suctioning, cleaning, maintaining airway from one to five times during the day;
• 6. Provides assistance in applying, removing and locking braces;
• 7. Observes, records and reports any changes in student's condition to treating physician;
• 8. Does related work as required.

Please note that NYSED Fingerprint Clearance is required.

Please contact Theresa Cetola in the Office of Human Resources at , x40116 or via email theresa.cetola.

Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good powers of observation;

cheerfulness; patience; firmness; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward thesick; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Satisfactory completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.

Eligibility for a New York State Practical Nurse's License at time of application. Possession of said license at time of appointment.