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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Wappingers Central School District

Hopewell Junction, NY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

This position involves the performance of practical nursing activities in assisting with the care and treatment of educationally disabled students classified as Multiple Handicapped by the Committee on Special Education. The work is performed under the general supervision of a School Physician.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
1. Accompanies the student to and from classes and to and from school, if needed; 2. Assists during the instructional process when child's medical condition impedes learning; 3. Performs routine practical nursing activities in the care of students; 4. Administers medications to students; 5.
May provide tracheotomy care:
suctioning, cleaning, maintaining airway from one to five times during the day; 6. Provides assistance in applying, removing and locking braces; 7. Observes, records and reports any changes in student's condition to treating physician; 8. Does related work as required. Please note that NYSED Fingerprint Clearance is required. Please contact Theresa Cetola in the Office of Human Resources at 845-298-5000, x40116 or via email theresa.cetola@wcsdny.org.
Qualifications:
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of patient care; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good powers of observation; cheerfulness; patience; firmness; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Satisfactory completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT
Eligibility for a New York State Practical Nurse's License at time of application. Possession of said license at time of appointment.