School Health Nurse (ASAP) | Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

One-to-One Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Reports To: Principal/Nursing Supervisor

Salary: LPN - Union Salary Schedule

Position Type: FT - School Year

The One-to-One Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care and support to an assigned student in accordance with their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and medical plan. Responsibilities include performing nursing services, assisting with personal care and activities of daily living, and carrying out clinical procedures necessary to support the student's health and educational goals. The LPN collaborates with the school nurse, classroom teacher, and principal, and may perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the student's safety, well-being, and full participation in the school environment.

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 evidenced based practice, identifying need for appropriate nursing services in the school setting

Initiate a plan of care with students and family input to best meet needs of individual student

Implement plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers 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, ie 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

Is a role model for other nurses and for students in SPS

Maintains current CPR/First Aid and LPN certifications

Additional tasks may be assigned by Nursing Administration or the Principal as needed to meet the needs of the student and school.

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.

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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