Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Department of Health and Wellness

2025-2026 School Year

• A valid Massachusetts Practical Nurse License is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

• Experience in school pediatric public health or other relevant nursing experience is preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and respond effectively to questions from students staff parents and community members.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret professional literature technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills to evaluate information define problems collect data establish facts draw valid conclusions and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Capacity to use professional literature evidence-based research and ongoing professional learning to inform instructional and practice decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with students families colleagues and the community.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to work independently prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to performing all duties in compliance with district requirements state and federal laws and Framingham Public Schools policies.
• Demonstrated cultural proficiency and competence in working with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and student records.
• Professionalism and composure in responding to unpredictable or challenging situations.
• Proficiency in using technology and willingness to learn new tools; ability to operate a computer and utilize software including Google Workspace for Education.
• Willingness to plan coordinate and participate in ongoing professional learning coaching and staff development.
• Experience in evaluating student skills interpreting assessment data and writing clear concise reports.
• Strong collaborative instructional coaching and leadership skills to support student programming.
• Ability to use data effectively to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Knowledge of specialized content areas relevant laws and educational procedures.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons that align with district and school goals.
• Proficiency in integrating instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• A proactive reflective and solution-focused approach to supporting student growth and success.

Health Care

• Identifies specific medical needs related to the students health status and facilitates appropriate management in the school setting.
• Serves as a health advocate for the student through communication with parents health care providers and community agencies.
• Facilitates student immunization compliance in accordance with DPH regulations.
• Triages students and/or staff with injuries or illnesses and provides appropriate interventions and follow-up.
• Administers medication in compliance with school policy and state regulations.
• Maintains and implements an individualized health care plan for each student with documented health needs.
• Facilitates special nursing care for technology-dependent students

Safety

• Educates and promotes compliance with universal precautions.
• Identifies unsafe conditions in the school setting and collaborates with administration and school personnel to resolve them.
• Collaborates with school personnel to develop and facilitate safety plans dealing with students with health conditions.

Education

• Collaborates with staff in developing implementing and delivering school health programs.
• Collaborates with staff in modifying the educational program to meet the health and emotional needs of individual students.
• Consults with teachers regarding students specific health issues that may impact learning.

Record Keeping/Reporting

• Maintains computerized medical records for each student enrolled in the district.
• Maintains updated information on each students computer record including immunizations and screenings.
• Prepares and submits all reports mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
  Maintains adequate health room supplies.
• Provides interpretation of health assessments and medical data for SPED evaluations.

Communication

• Communicate with parents school personnel physicians clinics and agencies regarding student health issues when appropriate.
• Attends meetings and conferences regarding health services and professional development.
• Maintaining a positive environment in the health room and communicating with students parents staff agencies and administrators.
• Interprets school health regulations to school administrators staff and parents.
• Identifies community resources for appropriate referrals.
• Carries out home visits when indicated for the effective management of health concerns.

Professionalism

• Participates in professional development.
• Maintains a contemporary knowledge base to provide care to students and staff.
• Performs all scheduled duties and responsibilities within expected time frames.

Other duties as assigned.

• Must be required to move about and traverse throughout the school building.
• Must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time.
• It is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
• Is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books school supplies etc.).
• Must frequently use hands to finger handle or feel and use hand strength to grasp tools.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Must operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. a calculator copy machine and computer printer).
• Must be able to input information into a computer and read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students parents and other staff members in person via email and on the telephone.
• In the classroom one must be able to see and hear continuously to ensure student safety and to speak frequently to provide instruction.
• May be required to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
• Must interact with students parents and other staff members and meet multiple demands.
• While most of the workday is spent inside students must spend time outdoors for recess fire drills and special activities.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids disease or pathogens.
• May receive injuries from aggressive students.
• May require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling behavior.
• May provide limited personal care to students.
• Must occasionally lift or position students to provide services.
• Must be able to stand walk and/or push a wheelchair for extended periods and provide assistance and personal care to students.
• May be asked to assist with toileting depending on a students needs.

• Building Principaland Coordinator of Health Services.
• The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit T) Contract.

• This position is classified as Non-Exempt (Hourly).

• Covered under Framingham Teachers Association (Unit T) Contract. The District reserves the right to transfer personnel as needed.Click Here for More Information.

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