Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Adelphi is seeking to urgently recruit Registered Nurses (RN)s and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)s for three (3) schools in Missouri. The candidates will be primarily responsible for the school health services and should have experience working with children and young adults attending schools for the Severely Disabled.

Job Quick Facts:
• Ref #: BD-82-15
• Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Locations:
1) Lakeview Woods – Lee’s Summit, MO
2) Delmar Cobble - Columbia, MO
3) Oakview – Monett, MO
• Job Type: Contract
• Facility Type: Residential School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shifts: Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• Rate: $30-35/hr

Requirements:
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri.
• Experience with pediatrics and/or individuals with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and implement a plan for health screenings.
• Coordinate, design and implement special health care procedures.
• Provide training on lifting techniques, basic first aid, infection control procedures, administering medication, CPR and other in-service as needed.
• Administer medication and other health care procedures according to physician orders.
• Follow proper nursing procedures and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Seek out and use community health service resources.
• Participate in staffing and IEP conferences to provide information on the student’s physical and health needs when requested.
• Oversee all SHCP. Make sure they are completed correctly and all necessary supplies are available.
• Notify parents if additional supplies are needed.
• Utilize each student’s individual communication system.
• Take a leadership role in developing and implementing a comprehensive school health plan.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity and consistency of thought.
• Collaborate with RN and Building Administrator to maintain an orderly, attractive, safe, clean environment.
• Maintain CPR training instructor certification and basic CPR certification
• Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and access information via the internet.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Itinerant travel may be assigned as needed.
• Perform the daily self-care of students as needed and assigned (e.g., diapering, feeding, hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.)
• Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing positions of students.
• Participate in staff development activities to keep nursing skills updated and current.
• Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned