Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Accompanies the student to and from classes and to and from school, if needed;
2. Assists during the instructional process when child's medical condition impedes learning;
3. Performs routine practical nursing activities in the care of students;
4. Administers medications to students;
5. May provide tracheotomy care: suctioning, cleaning, maintaining airway from one to five times during the day;
6. Provides assistance in applying, removing and locking braces;
7. Observes, records and reports any changes in student's condition to treating physician;
8. Does related work as required.

Please note that NYSED Fingerprint Clearance is required. Please contact Theresa Cetola in the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email View email address on click.appcast.io. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONALCHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in theirapplication; skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; goodpowers of observation; cheerfulness; patience; firmness; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward thesick; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Satisfactory completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department asqualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT:

Eligibility for a New York State Practical Nurse's License at time of application. Possession of saidlicense at time of appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wappingers Central School District