School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Interim Healthcare is seeking a School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to work 1:1 with a student in a classroom setting. Each student has their own unique education plan. Make a difference everyday by improving the quality of life of the children in your local community. Enjoy the flexibility and work life balance of a school based setting.

• Pay range from $28 to $32 per hour; varies per assignment
• Location(s): Scranton, Dunmore and Carbondale areas
• Follows standard school hours (6.5 to 7 hours daily); holidays, summers, weekends OFF
  • Other opportunities available during time off in home care, group homes, and long term care facilities
  • Summer Camp opportunities offered from July through mid-August
• Staffing Benefits: Health insurance after 90 days (employee only), accrued PTO, weekly pay via direct deposit, employee referral program, etc.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working 1:1 in the classroom provides direct medical and personal care to support a student’s health and participation in school. 

Responsibilities of the School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN:

• Administer medications according to established medication administration principles, physician orders and facility policy and procedures.
• Provide direct care to children with a wide variety of diagnoses, conditions, and diseases
• Assist with ambulation, toileting, feeding, etc.
• Recognize changing patient conditions and emergency situations and appropriately intervene.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor concerning patients’ medical records as needed.

Minimum Requirements of the School Based Licensed Practical Nurse LPN:

• Licensed Practical Nurse with active, unrestricted license in the state of Pennsylvania
• One (1) year of experience in healthcare; home care, home health, hospital, and/or long-term care environment preferred
• Experience with pediatrics and mental health; preferred
• Current CPR Certification; preferred.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment screenings

Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, hospice and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time.

If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.

Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independently owned and operated. ©2019 Interim HealthCare Inc.

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