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Pillar Care Continuum (Formerly Cerepalsey of North Jersey) Licensed Practical Nurse - Elementary School in Livingston, New Jersey
Provide direct nursing care for students with disabilities and staff as needed. The students we serve have a variety of medical needs that require the support of a compassionate nurse. In this role you will be part of a small team of nurses, therapists and teachers that ensure our students the best medical attention and educational services.
REPORTS TO:
Principal/ Agency Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides nursing care to students in accordance with New Jersey regulations, Department of Education guidelines, and Pillar Care Continuum policies and procedures.
Administers medication to students according to prescription and performs related administrative responsibilities.
Administration of tube feedings and care of G-Tube site.
Determine the need to send students home because of illness or to hospitals, clinics, or physicians.
Obtains required health information for each student (physicals, height, and weight) and ensures that all student immunizations are up to date.
May participate in IEP meeting to discuss health care planning needs.
May serve as interface between school and medical professionals.
May conduct and participate in in-service staff training on health-related issues.
Performs other functions as directed by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited LPN program (licensed in the State of New Jersey)
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a school, pediatric or group home setting
NJ DOE School certification is a plus
Knowledge and demonstrated competence in the practice and principles of nursing;
Understanding of statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing in a school setting;
Understanding of child development and developmental disabilities
The ability to exercise good judgement and convey health information to others in a clear, concise and logically.
Maintains respect and confidentiality
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and staff;
Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying and moving children with disabilities while maintaining a safe environment;
Professional demeanor and adherence to ethical standards, personnel policies, procedures and universal health precautions
The ability to display flexibility in work assignments and overall professionalism
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt, hourly wage employee, eligible for overtime