Job Information
Erie 1 BOCES Licensed Practical Nurse 0724-0019 in West Seneca, New York
Location: Erie 1 BOCES Special Education Services Maryvale High School Cheektowaga, NY
Hourly Salary: $21.25/hr
Hours:
7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Exceptional benefits package including: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES (https://www.e1b.org/en/about-us/employment.aspx#Exceptional-Benefits)
Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
Life insurance at NO cost to you
FSA plan
Employee Centric work environment
Fun events for employees to enjoy
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
NYS Retirement
403b AND 457 retirement plans
Professional Development opportunities
SO MUCH MORE!
Erie 1 BOCES seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a classroom to serve in a 1 to 1 capacity with a high school student. Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply. This position requires working with a student with disabilities under the direction of the classroom teacher and school nurse. Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and be compassionate. Job Responsibilities: 1. Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the student's plan of care.
Observes/records the general physical and mental condition of the student and reports pertinent observations to the RN and/or prescribing Physician.
Administers/records medication ordered as per Physician's script.
Assists in and performs selected nursing procedures for students receiving specialized treatment under the supervision of the School Nurse.
Performs standard first aide measures.
Follows instructions issued by School Nurse and Physician and adheres to established School policies/procedures.
Follows safety standards and infection control guidelines.
- Documents pertinent student information in medical records. 3. Maintains open communication with the student, family, co-workers, physicians, and other school personnel. 4. Assists with classroom activities as directed by teacher. 5. Work with individual children as directed by teacher. 6. Assists children with arrival and departure problems involving coats, boots, and lunches. 7. Assists the teacher with the implementation of activities that include but are not limited to range of motion exercises, positioning, feeding, toileting, and other activities in daily living (e.g. grooming, hygiene, leisure/recreation, etc.). 8. Lifts and transports students in conjunction with daily living activities. 9. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area. 10. All other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and completion of a course of study in a registered School of Practical Nursing approved by the New York State Education Department;
OR:
B) An equivalent combination of training and experience is sufficient to indicate an ability to do the work
Required Qualifications:
Must hold a valid New York State LPN License
Experience with students with disabilities preferred but not required
Civil Service Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Number: 0724-0019