SCHOOL NURSE LPN Full-Time

VACANCY NOTICE

Posting Date ï½ May 26 2026

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972 Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry gender age disability sexual orientation veteran military status or domestic violence victim status. Any student parent employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester New York 14617


PER CIVIL SERVICE

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Code No.:
NON-COMPETITIVE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for performing tasks within the framework of case finding health teaching health counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician dentist or other legally authorized licensed health care provider in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act. When located at Monroe Community Hospital duties involve providing/assisting with direct and indirect care to convalescent and chronically/seriously ill patients. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse School Nurse or other higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Performs treatments and procedures such as but not limited to: soaks enemas wound irrigations tube feedings application of binders bandages and restraints collection of urine stool and sputum measure of food and fluid intake and output administering and recording temperatures respirations pulse blood pressure and weight insertion of urethral catheters; Assists physicians with patients in performing therapeutic or diagnostic procedures; Cares for pre-operative and post-operative patients and for those in isolation traction receiving oxygen and/or intravenous therapy; Cares for disturbed and restless patients; Administers approved medication; Provides bedside care and assists with providing medical treatment; Assists in the development implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients and residents on the nursing unit; Assists with the admission transfer and discharge of patients and residents; Assists patients and residents with daily living activities and provides for their physical comfort; Prepares patients for meals serves and assists with feeding as required; Maintains an awareness of patient/resident status and recognizes and reports adverse signs; Communicates and collaborates with members of the health care team; Assumes responsibility for an assigned nursing unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager and under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor; Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees as assigned; Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT performs the following activities in addition to those listed above: Records and collects data and maintains records pertaining to student health in accordance with New York State law such as health and dental examinations health conditions immunizations hearing and vision screening and infectious diseases; Communicates and collaborates with teachers school counselors school psychologists and other educational team members; Assists with emergency treatment of injuries and illnesses of students and faculty; Assumes activities of the nurses office when necessary under the direction of a registered nurse or other authorized licensed health care provider; Reports any adverse signs in students to supervisor and parent(s). FULL

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of practical nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices; working knowledge of hospital sanitation and hygiene; ability to apply therapeutic treatments as prescribed; ability to accurately record and report complete information pertinent to nursing observation and care; ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid New York State Registered Professional Nursing (RN) license or valid New York State Licensed Professional Nursing (LPN) license.

Monroe County Civil Service Commission

REVISED: July 9 1981
REVISED: April 3 2003
REVISED: November 9 2006
REVISED: December 8 2016
REVISED: September 1 2022