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Special Needs LPN - Springfield Renaissance School

Employer
Springfield Public Schools
Location
Springfield, MA, US
Salary
Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule

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Job Category
Support Staff, School Nurse
REPORTS TO: Principal/Nursing Supervisor

WORK SCHEDULE: To be arranged with the Principal and the Nursing Supervisor of Nursing (In accordance with contract

requirements).

DUTIES:

Assess and evaluate students' medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological and familial concerns

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

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

Implement plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers as necessary

Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and revise plan as necessary.

Provides care for students in special needs classroom as 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 in cooperation with health education programs within Springfield Public Schools

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

Report to work as scheduled and conducts self in professional manner.

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

Maintain certification and registration and seeks out own learning experiences to keep current with new trends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

No lifting, bending or twisting restrictions. Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 biannually.



Primary Location: School Health Services
Salary Range: Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule
Shift Type: FT - School Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Jeanne Clancy
Title: Senior Administrator of Nursing
Phone: 413-787-7100 Ext. 55615
Email: clancyj@springfieldpublicschools.com

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