Licensed Practical Nurse in NYS, current and in good standing
Minimum of three years' experience as an LPN preferred
Ability to pass TB test screening
Valid driver's license with a clean DMV record
Physical capability to navigate campus terrain and respond quickly in emergencies
Responsibilities
Communicate effectively and build supportive relationships with students and families
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support student health and well-being
Monitor student wellness and respond to medical emergencies under RN supervision
Administer medications and manage medical tasks within LPN scope
Transport students to medical appointments as needed
Provide health education and promote healthy lifestyle habits
Benefits
Reduced cost meals every shift on site
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental, and pet insurance for full-time employees
Flexible spending account (FSA) for full-time employees
Generous paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees
401k with company match for full-time employees
Tuition and professional development assistance for full-time employees
Full Job Description
Position: Licensed Practical NurseCompensation: $45.00 hourly based on experience[BB1] Dept: Health and WellnessType:Non-ExemptReports To:Nursing Supervisor Location:On Site Benefits: (check for FT, PT or All)
Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
401k w/company match (FT)
Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)
Who You Are:
You are genuinely passionate about supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, and you naturally prioritize the safety, dignity, and well-being of students and staff.
Youare driven, dependable, and committed to seeing things through - able to think strategically while also rolling up your sleeves to lead by example.
Youare an effective communicator who expresses yourself clearly and professionally in both verbal and written interactions.
Youare steady under pressure, adaptable, and able to make sound decisions even as situations evolve quickly.
Youare naturally organized, able to juggle multiple priorities, and maintain focus in fast-paced environments.
Job Responsibilities:
Communicate effectively, learn new clinical procedures quickly, and build supportive relationships with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Collaborate across nursing, clinical, educational, behavioral, and external provider teams to support students' overall health and well-being.
Work under RN supervision to monitor student wellness, perform routine and urgent assessments, and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, including EMS coordination.
Manage medical tasks such as administering medications within LPN scope, tracking vitals, scheduling appointments, and coordinating care with guardians, providers, pharmacies, and nutrition services.
Safely transport students to medical appointments in a company vehicle when needed.
Provide age-appropriate health education and reinforce healthy lifestyle habits through direct instruction and collaboration with Direct Support Professionals.
Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.
Competencies: Clinical:
Vital signs monitoring
Patient assessment
Infection control
Care Plan Implementation
Emergency Response
CPR
First Aid
AED
PPE
Behavioral:
Behavioral observation and reporting
Crisis recognition
Trauma-informed communication
Medication monitoring for psychotropic regimens
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
Safety & Compliance:
Maintaining confidentiality (HIPAA)
Adherence to NYS LPN scope of practice
Accurate incident reporting
Mandated Reporter Training
Sexual Harassment Training
Position Requirements:
Licensed Practical Nurse in NYS, current and in good standing is required
A minimum of three (3) years' experience as an LPN is preferred
Ability to pass TB test screening required
Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a DMV driving abstract screening is required.
Must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
