Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ School Aide

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Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Student Support Assistant provides nursing and direct student support
services within an educational environment. This position is responsible for attending to student health needs and
records, medication administration, nursing documentation, and other nursing functions within the LPN scope of
practice and under appropriate clinical direction. The position also supports students and classroom staff by
promoting a safe environment, assisting with daily activities, academic programming and personal care needs,
monitoring student behavior, supporting crisis management, and maintaining appropriate supervision and
professional boundaries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Licensed Practical Nurse Responsibilities
• Attend to nursing-related needs and records for students, including immunization records, height, weight,
vision, and other applicable health information.
• Administer medications in accordance with applicable nursing standards, physician orders, company
policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate student health records, including chart updates, parent contacts, physician contacts, and
other required nursing documentation.
• Seek supervision and direction from the Program Director regarding nursing responsibilities and student
care.
• Complete nursing assessments.
• Support transfers, discharges, treatment plans, progress notes, medication reconciliation, medication
administration, and vital sign monitoring within the scope of the position and under appropriate clinical
direction.
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• Provide health-related education as assigned.
• Report unusual occurrences promptly to the and/or Program Director.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental staff meetings.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working order.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Student Support Assistant Responsibilities
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.
• Assist with appropriate crisis management techniques and complete required documentation and forms.
• Perform Personal Care Aide duties, including assistance with toileting and grooming activities when
necessary.
• Assist with activities designed by the teacher and/or Assistant Teacher as part of the daily classroom routine.
• Communicate student concerns, classroom issues, and other relevant information to the teacher and/or
Assistant Teacher.
• Observe student conduct and document behavioral observations on applicable data collection forms as
directed.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and staff.
• Utilize classroom and office equipment, including copiers, laminators, and computers.
• Drive a van as required to support program and student needs.
• Monitor students appropriately and ensure students are not left unsupervised.
• Assist with other classroom and student needs as assigned.
• Answer school telephone calls as
• Collaborate appropriately with nursing, educational, clinical, and program staff to support student needs.
• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
• Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

Required Qualifications
Licensure, Education, & Experience
• HS diploma/GED preferred.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to remain decisive and respond appropriately to changing or challenging situations.
• Ability to teach, educate, and provide appropriate guidance to students and others within the scope of the
position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, school personnel, healthcare providers,
and program staff.
• Ability to accurately observe and document student health, behavioral, and other relevant information.
• Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate medical, behavioral, and safety concerns.
• Ability to provide student supervision and support while promoting a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Ability to work effectively within both healthcare and educational environments.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment within the scope of LPN practice.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is
regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate computers, medical equipment, classroom equipment,
and technology, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, stoop,
kneel, crouch, or twist. The position requires the physical ability to provide direct student support and Personal
Care Aide assistance, including assistance with toileting and grooming activities as necessary. The employee may
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to safely perform physical activities necessary to
support students in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
This position primarily operates in an educational and behavioral healthcare environment and requires regular
interaction with students, teachers, educational support staff, nursing and clinical personnel, parents/guardians,
physicians, and school district representatives.
The position includes both nursing and classroom responsibilities and may involve exposure to communicable
illnesses, bodily fluids, behavioral health concerns, crisis situations, and emotionally sensitive circumstances. The
employee may operate a van and travel locally in support of student and program needs. Appropriate infectioncontrol,
safety, confidentiality, and crisis-management practices must be followed at all times.

     

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us.  Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.  We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values:  INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.  DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.  COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.  PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

 

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

 

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.