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

divh2Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse/h2pThe 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./ph3Job Overview of the Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse/h3pUnder 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./ph3Essential Duties of Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse/h3pKey duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:/pulliUnderstanding and supporting the agencys mission treatment philosophy:/liulliTreats all children, families and co-workers with respect courtesy/liliDemonstrates and models sensitivity to cultural background of children, families and co-workers/liliHonors Sanctuary Commitments in all day to day activities/li/ulliProvides nursing care to multiple pediatric residents:/liulliTreats all children, families and co-workers with respect courtesy/liliFollows direction of Registered Nurse/liliAccurate Physical Assessment of patients: vital signs/liliDocumentation of nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)/liliCommunicates with treatment team and parents as needed/liliIdentifies potential health and safety risks and communicates immediately with Registered Nurse and/or Chief Nurse to resolve issues/concerns immediately/li/ulliDocumentation:/liulliDocuments nurse findings in electronic medical record (Smartcare)/liliDocuments medication administration in medication administration record/liliCompletes Staff injury report per Agency guidelines/liliProvides input into the Daily Health Center report as requested/liliCompletes other documentation as requested/li/ulliCollegiality/Teamwork:/liulliWorks effectively with others/liliFlexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations./liliSeeks and accepts help and direction when necessary/liliActively participates in team discussions and cooperates with follow through on plans/liliWorks collaboratively with others on special projects as assigned/liliSupports overall strategic plan of the organization/li/ul/ulh3Essential Qualifications of Licensed Practical Nurse- School Nurse/h3pKey qualifications include:/polliLicensed Practical Nurse, New York State Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification./liliExperience with pediatric nursing in a residential facility setting preferred./liliDescription of general skill set: Professional demeanor; Strong oral and written communication skills,/liliSpecific 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./liliExperience with trauma preferred./liliAbility to adhere to our organizations core values. Demonstrated emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stressors./liliBackground in Pediatric and Family Nursing; Community Health; Patient-Family Relations (Customer Relations) preferred/liliNYS Drivers License/liliAbility to adhere to our organizations core values and commitments/liliAbility to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs/li/olh3Benefits of Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse/h3ulliGenerous PTO: Vacation per Orchard School Calendar, personal and sick time/liliHealth Insurance/liliDental Insurance/liliVision Benefits/lili401(k) Employer Contributions/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliFlex Spending Accounts/liliEmployer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance/liliProfessional Development/li/ulh3Physical/Travel Requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse-School Nurse/h3pAbility to carry out these motions:/polliReach/liliWalk/liliClimb Stairs/liliBend/liliKneel/liliHave Physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child/liliCandidates 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./li/olpThe employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation./ppDisclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice./ppEEO Statement: Andrus is an equal opportunity employer./p/div

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