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We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position working with school students in the Collegeville, PA area. The daily schedule will be Monday-Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm. The position starts ASAP and will continue through the end of the school year. Eligible candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania and have up-to-date PA clearances.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania
• Up-to-date PA clearances
  • FBI Fingerprints
  • PA Criminal Background
  • PA Child Abuse
• Must have Mandated Reporter

Responsibilities:

• Perform, administer, and provide nursing care appropriate for an LPN but not limited to the following:
  • Triage, assess illnesses and injuries. Nursing care may include non-oral medications (i.e., injections, eye/ear medications), mixing medications, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric and J-tube feedings, suctioning and tracheotomy care, feeding and medication by G-tube, performing clean intermittent catheterization, providing nebulizer treatments, ventilator care and other nursing care. Administer medication and treatments according to state law.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
• Knowledge of all health care related policies and procedures, i.e. OSHA, Blood borne Pathogen Control Plans, state mandates, district policies, and maintain compliance with current health practices.
• Work as a member of a team with health services staff to coordinate and carry out services.
• May participate in crisis intervention
• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians
• Develops procedures and provides for crises intervention for acute illness, injury and emotional disturbances.
• Maintain health records for each pupil as well as records of nursing services.
• Identify school health problems and inform faculty, members and professional associates.
• Dispense prescribed medication when necessary.
• Provide clean intermittent catheterization when necessary.
• Assume responsibility for handling first aid, accidents and illnesses.
• Encourage parents to provide for periodic health examinations of their children by utilizing the services of private physicians, dentists, and clinics.
• Provide for intercommunication between private physicians and private dentists to coordinate their services with the school health services program.
• Serve as a resource person in the health services area to faculty, administration, and parents.
• Organize, schedule, and perform regular and special health examinations and screening.
• Observe for possible health and safety hazards in the school and its environment.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and charges.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral-health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.

Humanus is ultimately about people — working with people in order to work for people.

Send Resumes to forwardappsin@humanus.com 2319