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Shrub Oak International School Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - The Pines in Mohegan Lake, New York
Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a private, special education boarding and day school preparing students on the Autism Spectrum to lead more independent and meaningful lives. We serve the sophisticated needs of a domestic and international co-ed population. Our innovative relationship-based model grounded in evidence-based principles builds on students' strengths and interests, maximizing therapeutic and learning opportunities. Our renowned experts work with students to individualize life and development paths based on each student’s specific needs and interests. Each student’s team of clinicians, teachers, and campus- life staff collaborate closely to address the student’s issues quickly and reinforce therapies and learning paths, so that the student progresses more rapidly. Our modern, technology-infused facility is set on 127 acres of agriculture and farmland where students learn in a natural environment full of sensory experiences.
The Pines at Shrub Oak is a 24-bed, coeducational, interim residential placement for students on the autism spectrum who may need significant psychiatric support and stabilization before transitioning to a less restrictive environment. Students at the Pines receive psychiatric services in addition to the academic and life skills instruction in a safe, supportive environment with a 2:1 student to staff ratio.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Lead RN, the LPN is a year-round position, serving as an integral part of Shrub Oak’s comprehensive health and wellness program. The LPN employs an evidence-based, student-centric approach to providing high-quality, proactive direct and indirect nursing, medical and overall proactive wellness care to our students. The LPN provides front line support for the daily operations of The Pines Health & Wellness program both on and off campus, guiding and mentoring students, assisting with emergency response procedures, and collaborating with all members of the Shrub Oak staff. The LPN builds trusting relationships with students, families, the community and other medical service providers, while representing Shrub Oak International School in a respectful, competent manner.
Essential Functions – Primary Responsibilities of the Position
Collaborate with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner around holistic health of students and intersection of physical and psychiatric/emotional well being
In collaboration with RN’s monitor health and wellness of The Pines residents both as needed and on a routine basis
Provide crisis response and first-aid for medical emergencies or student injuries, including collaboration with Emergency Medical Services as needed
Support RN staff around providing medical case management including:
Collaboration with student guardian/ family members around medical needs and medical care
Collaboration with youth primary and specialist medical providers
Scheduling of needed appointments including bloodwork, medical, vision, dental, and others as needed
Routine monitoring of students’ height, weight, and vital signs
Administration of student prescribed medications
Collaboration with nutritionist and food service around dietary and health needs
Coordinate with medical providers and pharmacy around prescriptions and refills of student medications
Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team of providers including psychiatric, clinical, education, and direct-care providers.
Works directly with students and through Direct Support Professionals to provide health education and support students in the development of healthy lifestyle habits.
Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job
Minimum Experience & Qualifications
Current NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good professional standing
Minimum 2 years of experience as an LPN working with children/adolescents
Experience in an educational or psychiatric setting preferred
Experience working with youth with autism and/or psychiatric illness preferred
Competencies
Exceptional communication (oral and written) and active listening skills to appropriately understand and meet student needs, as well as to interact with faculty, staff, families, and all external constituencies
Excellent analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to understand, problem solve, and make sound determinations/decisions in situations with complex facts and data
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders while being sensitive and responsive to the diverse needs of students, families, faculty, and staff, with a high degree of cultural competency and collegiality
Ability to effectively and proactively interact with a wide variety of individuals in a manner that values diversity, and positively portrays our programs, personnel, and philosophies
Ability to multitask and make sound and appropriate decisions under pressure, where situations/circumstances are continually evolving
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time and Full-time shifts available, daytime, evening and overnight.
Pay: $45/hour + Competitive Benefits
Supervisory Responsibility – None/ Individual Contributor
Budget responsibility (If yes, please state amount: N/A
What is the nature and scope of independent decisions made in this position?
He/she must be able to make reasonable judgements and decisions, to handle the day-to-day aspects of the role; he/she will collaborate closely with RN staff on shift around decision making and will consult with on-call staff as needed.
Work Environment
The work will generally be performed in a school/residential environment.
Physical Demands
Physical demands are in excess of sitting and require walking or standing to a significant degree. The LPN is required to move throughout the campus on a routine basis and execute program operations. Daily desk work including extensive amounts of computer and phone time as well as the ability to navigate stairs, mobility around a large campus with uneven pavement, bending and squatting, lifting/carrying boxes up to 25 pounds, and the ability to rearrange furniture for events is occasionally required.
Travel (if yes, percentage of travel time required) n/a
Other unique responsibilities or conditions not previously listed i.e. bilingual, driver’s license, etc.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require reasonable accommodation.
Shrub Oak International School maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action disciplinary action including termination.
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