Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse
hace 1 mes
Yonkers
Job Description Job Description of Full Time licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse The LPN School nurse works on the Orchard School Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:15am-3:45pm. Vacation Schedule as per Orchard School with approx. 8 weeks for vacation per year. Job Overview of the Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers nursing care to a diverse multicultural injured, convalescent, or disabled pediatric/adult patients; safely administers specific medications to patients. Essential Duties of Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Understanding and supporting the agency’s mission & treatment philosophy: • Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy, • Demonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers, • Honors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities 2. Provides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents • Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect & courtesy, • Follows direction of Registered Nurse, • Accurate Physical Assessment of patients: vital signs, • Documentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare), • Communicates with treatment team and parents as needed, • Identifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Registered Nurse and/or Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately 3. Documentation • Documents nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare), • Documents medication administration in medication administration record, • Completes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines, • Provides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested, • Completes other documentation as requested 4. Collegiality/Teamwork • Works effectively with others, • Flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations., • Seeks and accepts help and direction when necessary, • Actively participates in team discussions and cooperates with follow through on plans, • Works collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned, • Supports overall strategic plan of the organization Essential Qualifications of Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse Key qualifications include: • Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification., • Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred., • Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills,, • Specific skill set: Able to accept direction of a Registered Nurse. Perform nursing tasks within a framework; Strong medication administration skills. Strong nursing clinical skills: physical/mental/emotional assessment skills to gather measurements/data; collect signs and symptoms for the health care team., • Experience with trauma preferred., • Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors., • Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred, • NYS Driver’s License, • Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments, • Generous PTO: Vacation per Orchard School Calendar, personal and sick time, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Benefits, • 401(k) Employer Contributions, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flex Spending Accounts, • Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance, • Professional Development Physical/Travel Requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse Ability to carry out these motions: • Reach, • Walk, • Climb Stairs, • Bend, • Kneel, • Have Physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice. EEO Statement Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.