Job Category: Nurse-Licensed Practical
Requisition Number: LPNBC012964
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- Posted: August 3, 2021
- Part-Time
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Description
Brookville Center for Children’s Services is an Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) approved and licensed Day Care Program. Children are afforded an enriching experience and adhere to the New York State Standards of Early Childhood Learning. Activities such as music, arts and crafts, language, motor, pre-academic and technology are taught by appropriately credentialed staff. Brookville Center is a 2015-2016 School of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).
Qualifications:
- Licensed as an LPN by the NYS Department of Education
- Minimum one (1) year experience working with pediatric population (infancy through adolescence).
- Knowledge and experience in Broviac Management.
- Vent-dependent, respiratory treatment including nebulizer, postural drainage, post coma recovery, suctioning, shunt management, ostomy management, medication administration, emergency medical care and seizure management preferred.
Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Fulfill all Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) functions as needed in a special education environment in an appropriate and professional manner.
Responsibilities
STANDARD 1: Implementation of regulations under direction of R.N.
- Safekeeping medication needed to be taken by children; dispensing medications as per direction on prescription, tube feeding, catheterizations. Administer oxygen when needed, suction nebulizer treatments, ostomy care and bronchial pumps.
- Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies for intervention as per child’s IEP or IFSP.
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate and timely manner.
STANDARD 2: Student Care under direction of R.N.
- Prioritize and implement daily student care within the program utilizing nursing theory and knowledge of program function.
- Plan and implement staff education, as needed, on a variety of nursing and health care topics within program, seizure management, choking, etc.
- Adhere to standards of care guidelines and procedure protocols.
STANDARD 3: Record Keeping.
- Record keeping of student physical and medication orders updated yearly and when needed.
- Complete and document all first aid treatments and exposure to communicable disease.
- Track and document immunization records, health history, medical authorization and medical information.
- Participate in the daily attendance procedure. Call student’s home after three (3) days absence and alert School District (school age students) if absent five (5) days; for preschool program call student’s home on a daily basis.
STANDARD 4: Professional Behavior
- Cooperate and conduct self at all times in a professional manner appropriate to a special education setting.
- Adhere to specific program policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate nursing attire.
STANDARD 5: Professional Development
- Maintain nursing expertise via participation in continuing education. Attend outside workshops.
- Adhere to specific program policies and procedures.
STANDARD 6: Coordination with management and peers.
- Direct staff in the necessary implementation of health care, universal precautions, etc. Collaborate with peers and supervisory staff in an appropriate manner.
- Complete injury forms as required for students and staff.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as required.
STANDARD 7: Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including:
- Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols.
- Fire/Safety prevention protocols.
- Departmental in-service education program requirements.
- Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.).
- Communicate with physicians, hospital, parents, outside agency staff and social worker regarding medical status students. Make referrals to appropriate health/medical specialists when needed.
- Job-related self-development education activities.
- Infection control practices and procedures.
- Complete PPD’s on all staff on a yearly basis and all newly hired staff as needed. Offer Hepatitis B vaccine to staff.
STANDARD 8: Perform other related duties, as required.
- Demonstrate understanding of the needs of children and visitors for each specific group.
- Address safety and psychological needs of the special age groups, as appropriate, in the performance of work activities.
- Address the special needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to program and facility.
- Maintain child and family confidentiality.
- Exhibit courteous and considerate behavior in interactions with children and others.
- Demonstrate compassionate, caring and respectful behavior towards children, family, and visitors.
- Respond quickly to child and/or significant other’s needs and inform the supervisor of actions taken.
- Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork, and cooperation.
- Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding Service Quality.
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