LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - The WorkPlace Group

*****This is a contract position until the end of the school year (June) *****there are 10 sick days, 5 personal days and 2 family illness days

1.       Current and valid license as a licensed, practical nurse in the State of New Jersey.

2.       Ability to effectively communicate and work well with students and staff.

3.       Successful participation in professional development activities specific to the nature and demands of the position.

4.       Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

JOB GOALS: To support the appraisal, protection, promotion, and assistance of students and personnel in the interest of achieving and maintaining their optimum health in a manner consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and curriculum of the Livingston School District.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Support assigned student(s) medical, physical, emotional, and other needs during the school day.

2.       Implement IEP/IAP accommodations and modifications as written in the plan.

3.       Consult with school nurse and other appropriate school personnel as needed to effectively support the student(s) and the plan.

4.       Perform nursing duties such as toileting, transfers, management of medication and/or medical devices as per physicians orders.

5.       Work cooperatively with physicians in carrying out physician’s orders within the school environment.

6.       Oversee staff compliance with school personnel health regulations.

7.       Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.

8.       Cooperate with local and State public health authorities.

9.       Other nursing services as assigned by principal or other administrators