School Nurse- LPN

Full Time
Buffalo, NY 14202
Posted
Job description

ATC Staffing is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for school nursing position! We are looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who are committed and passionate about having a major positive impact on a child’s life.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program.
  • Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
  • Initiates program changes as needed.
  • Manages program allotment efficiently.
  • Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.
  • Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program.
  • Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program.
  • Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
  • Maintains security of school health supplies.
  • Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum (K-12).
  • Serves as a resource person on health issues.\
  • Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.
  • Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
  • Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
  • Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
  • Conducts home visits when appropriate.
  • Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
  • Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
  • Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and child growth and development.
  • Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
  • Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
  • Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
  • Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
  • Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
  • Ability to develop and maintain health records on students and positive working relationships.
  • Other Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Active Practical Nurse license.
  • Previous experience working with children.
  • Must hold active CPR/BLS prior to starting work.
  • Sensitive, caring and true passion to work with children of all ages.

ATC Healthcare Services offers:

  • Travel Opportunities
  • Weekly or Daily Payroll Options
  • Competitive Pay Rates
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) *
  • Life, Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K Savings Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Great Supportive Team

ATC Healthcare Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.

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