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Special Needs LPN - Chestnut Middle School, Talented and Gifted (2019-2020)

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

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O'Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.



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.co

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