One-to-one Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

One-to-one Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description: One-to-one Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to Principal/Nursing Supervisor. Salary: LPN – Union Salary Schedule. Position Type: FT – School Year. Job Categories:
Instructional Support – Paraprofessional / IA.

• Primarily responsible for student safety, direct and indirect nursing care, and actively facilitate student’s learning plans.
• Assess and evaluate students’ medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological and familial concerns.
• Utilizing evidence-based practice, identifying need for appropriate nursing services in the school setting.
• Initiate a plan of care with student and family input to best meet needs of individual student.
• Implement plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers as necessary.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and revise plan as necessary.
• Provides care in special needs classrooms assigned.
• Administer prescribed and approved medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent.
• Conducts home visits to initiate or follow up on the health care needs of students.
• Notify appropriate individuals, i.e., building nurse, parents, staff, physicians of immediate and potential health related concerns.
• Provides information about health and disease prevention. Implement infection control practices as needed.
• Promotes healthy programs in collaboration with coalitions, associations, CDC and Department of Public Health.
• Acts as a resource in health education to students and families and refers to appropriate help agencies when necessary.
• Report to work as scheduled and conducts self in professional manner.
• Is a role model for other nurses and for students in SPS.
• Maintains current CPR/First Aid and LPN certifications.

The above job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities by individuals in this role. It is not intended to describe every possible job function. Additional tasks may be assigned by Nursing Administration or the Principal as needed to meet the needs of the student and school.

• No lifting, bending or twisting restrictions.
• Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs.

• A minimum of one to two years of child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing experience.
• A valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse License by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• CPR and First Aid Certification by a recognized provider, renewable bi-annually.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.