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Support Nurse (LPN) – Education Center South
Watson is hiring a full-time support nurse (LPN) at the Education Center South, a special education school for students with special needs ages 5 to 21 in Bridgeville, PA. This position will work Monday through Friday and follows the school calendar and summer school program schedule.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Bridgeville, PA
Support Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities:
- Complete nursing assessments; diagnose problems and provide appropriate care
- Administer medications and g-tube feedings to students according to written orders from family physicians and nursing procedures
- Coordinate school health program
- Develop and maintain student health records
- Assess and record staff work-related injuries and maintain employee health files
- Accompany students off campus for medication administration and medical emergencies
- Work under the guidance of a registered nurse
- Other duties as assigned
Support Nurse (LPN) Skills Required:
- Ability to relate to students in tolerant, positive, encouraging and respectful manner
- Ability to routinely communicate with parents
- Ability to answer questions honestly, realistically and with sensitivity
- Ability to document detailed nursing notes daily
- Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team member
- Ability to continuously make improvements of professional skills and knowledge
Support Nurse (LPN) Job Requirements:
- Current PA practical nurse license required
- Experience working with children with special needs preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift and position students weighing up to 40 pounds
- Current Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances required
