SUBJECT: Licensed Practical Nurse - SubstituteREPORTS TO: Director of NursingACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:This position is accountable for the administration of direct and indirect student care and student care related activities for one or more students who have special needs/ medical disabilities. Assignments may include: obtaining vital signs medication administration tracheostomy care tube feeding administration ostomy care catheter care ADL assistance and other elements of nursing care specific to the assigned student and within the scope of RESPONSIBILITIES: the Worcester Public School (WPS) Special Education Department (SPED) and Nursing Department in the nursing assessment evaluation and care of students both within and outside of the with the school nurse (SN) family and Nursing Administrators in the development of the students Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP). students primary care provider or specialist as needed to obtain and/or modify written orders and pertinent health-related student during bus transport to and from school as in with the school nurse at beginning and end of school day and as needed. Provide verbal update to SN and document daily care medications and/ or treatments in the electronic health record (EHR-SNAP). nursing care as defined in the students IHCP during the school day while in building and off site during field trips or other short term events as needed. This may include emergency transport to a medical a written student Safety Plan in coordination with the CCC school teacher and school nurse to implement when not with student for personal breaks lunch and bathroom IEP IHCP and 504 meetings as as a health education resource to support student family and school staff. Provide appropriate referral to in-school and community organizations as cooperate and communicate with other school and/or health care providers to ensure optimal level of evidence-based care for each by all WPS Policies and within the Scopes and Standards of Licensed Practical Nursing for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color gender age marital status religion gender identity natural origin sexual orientation homelessness or to perform other job-related duties as QUALIFICATIONS:1. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current BORN licensure in the state of Massachusetts.2. Minimum of a certification in practical nursing from a National League of Nursing accredited program.3. Current certification in CPR/AED.4. Experience with use of the electronic health record preferably QUALIFICATIONS: to speak Albanian Arabic Nepali Portuguese Spanish Vietnamese or an African Language. experience with second language acquisitionWORK YEAR: As needed. This is a non represented positionTO APPLY: Any person interested in these positions must submit a resume and a cover letter on-line at . This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.
Licensed Practical Nurse Substitute - Systemwide 2025-2026
