School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Interim Healthcare is seeking a School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to work 1:1 with a student in a classroom setting. Each student has their own unique education plan. Make a difference everyday by improving the quality of life of the children in your local community. Enjoy the flexibility and work life balance of a school based setting.

• Up to $32 per hour


• Location(s): Scranton, Dunmore and Carbondale areas


• Follows standard school hours (6.5 to 7 hours daily); holidays, summers, weekends OFF
  
  
  
  • Other opportunities available during time off in home care, group homes, and long term care facilities
  
  
  • Summer Camp opportunities offered from July through mid-August
  
  
  
  


• Staffing Benefits: Health insurance after 90 days (employee only), accrued PTO, weekly pay via direct deposit, employee referral program, etc.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working 1:1 in the classroom provides direct medical and personal care to support a student’s health and participation in school. 

Responsibilities of the School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN:

• Administer medications according to established medication administration principles, physician orders and facility policy and procedures.


• Provide direct care to children with a wide variety of diagnoses, conditions, and diseases


• Assist with ambulation, toileting, feeding, etc.


• Recognize changing patient conditions and emergency situations and appropriately intervene.


• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor concerning patients’ medical records as needed.

Minimum Requirements of the School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with active, unrestricted license in the state of Pennsylvania


• One (1) year of experience in healthcare; home care, home health, hospital, and/or long-term care environment preferred


• Experience with pediatrics and mental health; preferred


• Current CPR Certification; preferred.


• Must have a reliable form of transportation


• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment screenings

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