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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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Pediatric School-based Assistant Nurse (LPN)