LPN School-Based Health

Job Details

Job Location:

New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $34.27 - $38.33 Hourly

Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., 10 months with two months off in the summer, July & August.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Direct Care:
  Provide first aid and address sudden illnesses or injuries during the school day.
• Medication Administration:
  Safely dispense prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
• Specialized Care:
  Assist with one-on-one student needs like tube feedings, catheterizations, or tracheostomy care.
• Administer vaccines
• Record Keeping:
  Document daily visits, treatments, and medication logs in electronic health databases.
• Screening Assistance:
  Help conduct routine student health checks, such as vision and hearing screenings.
• Emergency Response:
  Act quickly during health emergencies using CPR, AED, and first aid protocols.

Strong communication, organizational, and emergency-response skills.

• Education:
  
  Completion of a formal education program in practical nursing.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in pediatric, clinical, or school nursing is usually preferred.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Active and unencumbered LPN MA license, Valid CPR and AED certifications.