Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.

Please note that NYSED Fingerprint Clearance is required.

Please contact Theresa Cetola in the Office of Human Resources at 845-298-5000, x40116 or via email theresa.cetola@wcsdny.org.