Job Information
Wappingers Central School District Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hopewell Junction, New York
This position involves the performance of practical nursing activities in assisting with the care and treatment of educationally disabled students classified as Multiple Handicapped by the Committee on Special Education. The work is performed under the general supervision of a School Physician.
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.
Job Qualifications
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; 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; good powers of observation; cheerfulness; patience; firmness; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; 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 as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT: Eligibility for a New York State Practical Nurse's License at time of application. Possession of said license at time of appointment.
Position Start Date:09/05/2023
Application Deadline:06/30/2024
Civil Service Title: Licensed Practical Nurse