LPN-SPECIAL NEEDS 1:1-CLEVELAND

Company: PSI
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
psi is looking for a Special Needs School Health LPN to support a Medically Fragile Student 1:1 in Cleveland. -Monday through Friday during school hours. - This position would be for the 2022-2023 school year with the opportunity to continue into next year. - - -Come see why our employees recognize -psi -as a Top Workplace for the last several years!Work/life balancePaid time offIn hourse referral bonusStrong Supervisory support for our employeesHealth , Prescription, and 401k benefits for employees working over 30 hours a weekFree Professional Development opportunitiesAre you friendly, enthusiastic, and optimistic? Would you like to join a company with a family-like culture and engaging professional environment? If so, please read on! -

Responsibilities:
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL HEALTH SPECIAL NEEDS LPNAs the Special Needs School Health LPN, you will assist in providing one on one care to a student who is medically fragile in their classroom and also possibly during their transportation to and from school. You will be providing services to schools that work toward the good health ad wellness of students and improvement of health conditions in general. You independently assess children's health needs in order to obtain the information necessary for medical services and to develop health plans that help meet the functional and health needs of each child served. Friendly and personable, you warmly interact with these children, always serving them with patience and kindness. The children we serve may face a variety of developmental, educational, and health challenges they are working to overcome. You continually assess their needs and administer medical intervention services, first aid services, and administer medication in accordance with school district and psi policies. - You will also complete and maintain required documentation of student health records. You will collaborate with educational professionals and promote healthy relationships between community health providers and students, parents, and the community at large. You partner with families to help them navigate any health challenges in the school environment. You use your medical expertise to improve the lives of children in ways that are enjoyable and rewarding!Special Needs LPN will follow the health care plan established for all students with special needs, including but not limited to trach care, Vent care, tube feeding and catheterization. - -

Qualifications:
Current LPN license through the Ohio Board of NursingExperience working with medically fragile children strongly preferredMust be knowledgeable about communicable disease prevention and medication protocolKnowledge of HIPAA laws & ability to appropriately handle confidential informationExperience with trach care, vent care, tube feeding, catheterization strongly preferredCollaborative, constructive team building skills are requiredStrong communication and interpersonal skills requiredExcellent organizational skills and time management skills -If hired, must obtain -a current CPR and First Aide certification, -complete a BCI/FBI Background check and be in compliance with -Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3301-20-01. -psi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. - It is the philosophy, intent and commitment of psi to adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or mental or physical disability or any other status protected by law.

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