Nurse Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description:

POSITION: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1:1 Student Support - Housatonic Valley Regional High School | Falls Village, CT

Region One School District is seeking a caring, dependable, and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide substitute 1:1 nursing support for a student with complex medical needs at Housatonic Valley Regional High School.

Position Responsibilities

The LPN will provide individualized nursing care and support based on the students medical needs and established health care plan. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 nursing care and monitoring throughout the school day;
• Implementing the students individualized health care and emergency care plans;
• Monitoring the students health status and responding appropriately to changes or medical concerns;
• Administering medications and treatments as authorized and within the LPNs scope of practice;
• Maintaining accurate and confidential documentation of nursing care provided;
• Communicating and collaborating with the school nurse, educational team, parents/guardians, and other appropriate providers;
• Supporting the students safe participation in classroom activities and other components of the school program;
• Accompanying the student throughout the school day and to school-related activities, as required;
• Following all District policies, health and safety procedures, and applicable nursing standards; and
• Performing other student-related nursing responsibilities consistent with the students health care needs and the LPNs scope of practice.

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a current, valid Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license;
• Maintain current CPR/AED certification;
• Be able to provide individualized nursing care to a student with complex medical needs;
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to medical needs and emergencies;
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with families, school personnel, and health care providers; and
• Successfully complete all required criminal background and DCF records checks and District-required training.
• Preferred: Experience working with children or adolescents, individuals with complex medical needs, or in a school setting.

Physical Requirements

Ability to move frequently throughout the school building and campus, including walking, standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.

Must be able to lift, move, and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and pivot 130 lbs.

Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and repositioning students with limited mobility, which may involve using transfer aids (e.g., gait belts, lifts).

Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for tasks like administering injections, handling medical equipment, performing G-tube feedings, and other precise procedures. Ability to move quickly and adapt physically in emergencies, such as kneeling to provide CPR, assisting a student experiencing a seizure, or responding to a student falling.

Schedule:

This is a substitute position based at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, Connecticut. Assignments will generally follow the students school-day schedule and will be based on the need for substitute nursing coverage.

Salary: $32.00 per hour

Application Procedure

• Apply online at www.region1schools.org.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, including state and federal criminal history checks and DCF (Dept. of Children and Families) Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check, as required by CT law.

For more information, contact Jody Pegorari at (860) 824-5123 x. 1322 or at jpegorari@region1schools.org.

Regional School District No. 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.