Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supplemental staff
Qualifications: PA Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN regulations require that they function as a member of the healthcare team in the school setting and serve as supplemental staff under the Certified School Nurse (CSN).
See PA Department of Health Medical Professionals Assisting the School Health Program. 49 PA Code, Chapter 21 State Board of Nursing, Subchapter B. https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/school/Pages/School-Health-Staff.aspx
Job Summary: Function as a member of the school healthcare team to provide comprehensive school health services for students, following the guidelines of the PA School Code, PA Department of Health Regulations, the Division of School Health Guidelines, PA Department of Education Regulations, and WBASD Policies.
Job Responibilities: Meeting the daily health care needs of students, following the written plans of care for assigned students, assisting with completion of mandated screens and exams, consulting with the student’s assigned CSN on student health care issues, and function within their scope of practice.
Reports To: The Assistant to the Superintendent of Administrative and Student Services, the building Principal, and CSN
Schedule/Hours: The LPN will have the same schedule, work hours, benefits and entitlements as a Full – Time Personal Care Assistant.
Salary: $27 per hour and then follow the salary increases for a FT PCA.
Requirements:
Three references (include email address)
WBASD Disclosure Statement
Act 168, Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release
All Clearances required by PDE, Act 24(82), 34, 114, 151
Mandated & Permissive Reporter Training
Physical and TB test
By submitting an application, the applicant consents to the testing for the use of illegal drugs.
The Wilkes-Barre Area School District is an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information or testing, family & medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Wilkes-Barre Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: The Wilkes-Barre Area School District Superintendent, 730 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0375, 570-826-7111