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Pediatric School-based Assistant Nurse (LPN, Washington DC)
The International Academy for the Brain (iBRAIN-Academy) is one of the largest brain-injury special education programs in the world, headquartered in New York City with current locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C. iBRAIN is expanding to add an out-patient clinic (iBRAIN-Center), as well as growing its research efforts for the brain injury and brain-based disorders community (iBRAIN-Institute), collectively iBRAIN. iBRAIN-Academy’s mission is to research, develop, and implement special education and related services for school-aged (3-21 years of age) students who present with a wide range of impairments due to brain injury and/or brain-based disorders as well as the development of a fully inclusive education model.
Job Description
The Pediatric School-based Nurse (LPN) will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to provide 1:1 care to a student who has a brain injury or brain-based disorder and is medically fragile. The students are non-verbal, non-ambulatory and some have a trach, vent and/or g-tube. Most of the students have seizure disorders. Successful attributes include a desire to change the world for millions of children who suffer from brain injuries or brain-based disorders and a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.
Job Responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 care to a medically fragile student
- Assist School Nurse in obtaining/completing all relevant medical documents including but not limited to MAFs, IHPs, care plans
- Effectively follow care plans as detailed from MAFs and School Nurse to allow for following accurate feeding protocols
- Assist School Nurse with any/all medical needs of the students as assigned
- Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
- Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
- Keep track of students’ vaccination records
- Update students’ medical history
- Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
- Review school documentation pertaining to body checks and other incidents, inform parents of such incidents and complete and submit related documentation promptly.
- Assist in the development of IEP instructional and nursing goals/objectives; develops individualized school health plan (ISHP) as needed
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other school district personnel; serves as a resource/liaison with other agencies and other community services; maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff, other school personnel, and community agencies
Qualifications:
- Current Washington D.C. LPN
- Must be willing to travel with student to/from home (MD/DC/VA within 90 in radius from school)/school (DC)
- Full-time: Monday through Friday 10 hours per day (7:30am – 5:30pm) based on 12-month school calendar
- One to three years of pediatric experience in hospital or school-based setting
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Must have the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds independently.
- Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
- Spanish speaking is a plus
- MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.
Reports to: School Nurse and Director of Related Services
Location: Washington D.C.
Competitive Compensation is commensurate with experience plus benefits
Note:This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications associated with the position.
Employment with iBRAIN is contingent upon successful completion of any and all post-screening processes, including a reference and background check, and license/certification/degree verifications if/where applicable.
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