Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse

Essential Qualifications of Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse

Key qualifications include

• 1.
• Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification.
• 2.
• Experience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred.
• 3.
• Description of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills, 4.
• 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.
• 5.
• Experience with trauma preferred.
• 6.
• Ability to adhere to our organization’s core values.
• Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors.
• 7.
• Background in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred 8.
• NYS Driver’s License 9.
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments 10.
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Benefits

• of Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse
• 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

• 1.
• Reach 2.
• Walk 3.
• Climb Stairs 4.
• Bend 5.
• Kneel 6.
• Have Physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child 7.
• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.