Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Special Education Services
Maryvale High School
Cheektowaga, NY
Hourly Salary:
$21.25/hr
Hours:
7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Exceptional benefits package including: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES
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Paid Holidays
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Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
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Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
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Life insurance at NO cost to you
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FSA plan
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Employee Centric work environment
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Fun events for employees to enjoy
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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NYS Retirement
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403b AND 457 retirement plans
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Professional Development opportunities
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SO MUCH MORE!
Erie 1 BOCES seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a classroom to serve in a 1 to 1 capacity with a high school student. Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply. This position requires working with a student with disabilities under the direction of the classroom teacher and school nurse. Applicants should have a positive outlook, a strong work ethic and be compassionate.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the student's plan of care.
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Observes/records the general physical and mental condition of the student and reports pertinent observations to the RN and/or prescribing Physician.
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Administers/records medication ordered as per Physician's script.
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Assists in and performs selected nursing procedures for students receiving specialized treatment under the supervision of the School Nurse.
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Performs standard first aide measures.
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Follows instructions issued by School Nurse and Physician and adheres to established School policies/procedures.
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Follows safety standards and infection control guidelines.
2. Documents pertinent student information in medical records.
3. Maintains open communication with the student, family, co-workers, physicians, and other school personnel.
4. Assists with classroom activities as directed by teacher.
5. Work with individual children as directed by teacher.
6. Assists children with arrival and departure problems involving coats, boots, and lunches.
7. Assists the teacher with the implementation of activities that include but are not limited to range of motion exercises, positioning, feeding, toileting, and other activities in daily living (e.g. grooming, hygiene, leisure/recreation, etc.).
8. Lifts and transports students in conjunction with daily living activities.
9. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
10. All other duties as assigned.