Licensed Practical Nurse - York Country Day School - Full Time

Schedule Full Time:

40 hours per week; Monday-Friday 7:30 am

• 4:00 pm Address 1000 Indian Rock Dam Road York, PA 17403 General Summary LPN functions under the direction of Certified School Nurse RN to support the health and wellness of all students in grades PA-12.

The nurse must be collaborative and able to work well as part of a team. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, the nurse delivers health services for students in a timely manner, offers assessment and medical referral, educates the community on important health issues, identifies health problems, and collaborates with parents, primary care physicians, the YCDS athletic trainers, and teachers to develop student healthcare plans, and ensures the safety and health of the community. YCDS is particularly interested in candidates with experience in school health, pediatrics, concussion management, triage, and community health.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Manages all health information and health care at the school Communicates with parents/guardians in a timely manner regarding medical issues Coordinates and supervises the in-school care of concussed students with their doctor, parents, division heads, school advisor, teachers, and the YCDS athletic trainer. Documents student visits, physician notes, and any other information using Blackbaud, the school's computerized database. Distributes over-the-counter and prescription medications as necessary. Safe disposal of biomedical waste. Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations. Comprehends the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to the reduction of errors through the reporting of actual or potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions. Identifies opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety. Participates in safety education programs and their root cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required. Maintains professional growth and development, including licensure, required certifications, and mandatory child reporting education. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Provides age-appropriate education and nursing care. Attends meetings as required. Required for

All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program. WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

Standing

• Frequently Walking
• Frequently Sitting
• Occasionally Carrying/Lifting
• Occasionally (50lbs) Pushing/Pulling
• Occasionally (50lbs) Kneeling/Crouching
• Occasionally Reaching
• Occasionally Talking
• Frequently Hearing
• Frequently Repetitive Motions
• Occasionally Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

• Occasionally Working Environment:

  Occupational Hazards
• Occasionally Bloodborne Pathogen

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Exposure Travel Requirements:

Estimated Amount:

• Travel between locations/care settings.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

Diploma Program Certificate of completion (degree or diploma) from an accredited LPN program. Required or Associates Degree Certificate of completion (degree or diploma) from an accredited LPN program.

Required Work Experience:

1 year Clinical nursing experience.

Preferred Licenses:

Licensed Practical Nurse Upon Hire Required or Licensed Practical Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required or Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal/communications skills. Models teamwork. Self-motivated and dependable. Able to work independently. Advanced skills and good communication.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) Same Posting Description for

Internal and External Candidates Tracking Code:

226314