Step into a rewarding contract position dedicated to supporting students with significant and complex healthcare needs in a specialized school setting. This opportunity involves working with K–21-year-old students who have severe disabilities and are medically fragile, ensuring their well-being and promoting a positive learning environment. The assignment runs from ASAP through May 2027 and requires a compassionate, experienced professional ready for a meaningful challenge.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Active LPN or LVN license with experience in school-based nursing or similar settings
- Comfortable and skilled working with students who have severe medical needs
- Proficient in managing multiple G-tube feedings throughout the day
- Able to safely utilize Hoyer lifts and provide diapering support for multiple students
- Experience administering daily medications and monitoring for side effects or issues
- Confident in managing seizure activity and delivering swift, appropriate responses
- Strong communication skills for coordination with staff, families, and students
- Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Genuinely enjoys working with children and young adults with complex needs, including those with autism and other medical disabilities
- Willing to engage in a school environment that can be challenging but deeply fulfilling
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver hands-on nursing care, including medical interventions tailored to medically fragile students
- Implement and document care plans in coordination with educators and support staff
- Provide ongoing monitoring and manage emergency situations with professionalism and composure
- Assist students with daily living, mobility, and self-care tasks as needed
- Promote a safe and supportive classroom environment for all students
This position allows you to make a direct impact on students' lives while advancing your clinical skills in a unique educational environment. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about caring for students with special needs, apply today to help empower every learner’s potential.
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