About this role
Licensed Practical Nurse Position Seeking compassionate and experienced LPN to provide 1:1 direct medical/health care support to medically fragile students during the school day. Ventilator, tracheostomy and g-tube experience is ideal, however training will also be provided if needed. The ideal candidate will also need to be CPR/BLS certified. LPN will provide medical support which includes managing ventilator support, tracheostomy suctioning and possible tracheostomy changes, G-tube monitoring and care along with oral feeds, responding to medical emergencies, bathroom hygiene care, and good documentation skills. The individual will also need strong communication skills and be able to work independently within the school setting, also including having reliable attendance and working as a team with other school disciplines. Qualifications:
• Must be a fully certified Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Registered with the state of Michigan with Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) as a licensed Practical Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as an LPN in the field.
• Preferred CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed certified.
• Excellent and empathetic communicator.
• Excellent writing and mathematics ability.
Description:
• Demonstrated ability to train, monitor, document and effectively implement health care plans that potentially are critical and/or chronic.
• Effectively work with administration in determining the level of support needed for a student for accommodations and IDEA 504 plans.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with students under your care
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated rapport with local physicians, hospitals, local and state agencies.
• Conduct and attend parent meetings.
• Ability to work exceptionally with our diverse community and professional staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Method Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. Posting expires when job is filled.
NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.