Location: Addison,NY, USA
This position involves responsibility for the performance of routine medical care and treatment of patients in accordance with detailed and well-defined policies, rules, and regulations.The work is performed in accordance with well-established and accepted professional nursing practices, special orders from physicians, rules, and regulations.Work is performed pursuant to treatment orders as given by Physicians, under the direct and continual supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.Does related work as required.The L.P.N. will be placed in a Pre-Kindergarten classroom to support a student who has Type 1 Diabetes. This position requires supervision of student needs including: monitoring of health equipment related to diabetes, input of nutritional information, tracking and input of physical data/information, and close monitoring of physical and behavioral needs/changes. Candidate will be part of a student care team including School R.N.s, guardians, and building staff members.Job QualificationsSPECIAL REQUIREMENTPossession of a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required for appointment.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSWorking knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices;Working knowledge of hospital sanitation and personal hygiene;Ability to apply therapeutic treatments as prescribed;Ability to understand and accurately carry out detailed oral and written instructions;Ability to document and maintain records and make reports;Ability to get along well with patients and others;Tact and courtesy;Neatness;Initiative and resourcefulness;Emotional stability;Sympathetic attitude towards the sick;Good powers of observation; andPhysical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Application Deadline:12/22/2024Civil Service Title: Licensed Practical NurseJob Number: LN12062024