Licensed Practical Nurse
Raleigh, North Carolina•Contract
$32+ hourly
$32+ hourly
About the Job
Licensed Practical Nurse - Wake County, NC (#R10265)
Location: Wake County, NC
Employment Type: Contract / School-Based
Hourly Rate: $32 per hour
Employment Type: Contract / School-Based
Hourly Rate: $32 per hour
Position Overview:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall provide dedicated 1:1 nursing services to assigned students with documented medical needs during the school day and related school activities.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $32 per hour for providing essential 1:1 nursing care in a school setting.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Contract position with schedules aligned to the school day and student-specific needs.
- Work Schedule:
- Typically aligned to a standard school day (approximately 7 hours).
- Schedule varies based on student assignment, transportation time, and IEP requirements.
- Coverage may include field trips and school-related activities.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment while working with pediatric and school-based populations.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by ensuring students with medical needs can safely access their education.
Qualifications:
- Job qualifications & certifications:
- Active and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in North Carolina.
- CPR and BLS certification.
- Experience providing pediatric or school-based nursing care preferred.
- Ability to meet background check and credentialing requirements.
- Skills:
- Strong clinical and assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently in a school setting.
- Professional judgment and discretion.
- Clear communication and collaboration.
- Reliability and adaptability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct 1:1 nursing care to assigned students during the school day and transportation.
- Follow physician-ordered treatment plans and medical plans of care.
- Perform skilled nursing tasks, including, but not limited to:
- Medication administration.
- G-tube care and feedings.
- Tracheostomy care.
- Vital sign monitoring and assessment.
- Monitor student health status and respond to medical needs and emergencies.
- Maintain daily nursing documentation, including shift start/end times.
- Complete and verify timesheets accurately.
- Communicate effectively with families, school staff, and the nursing agency.
- Notify the agency promptly of absences or service gaps.
- Adhere to NC Board of Nursing Practice Act standards and ethical guidelines.
- Participate in required supervision and skills validation.
- Maintain active licensure, certifications, and compliance documentation.
- Support continuity of care and student safety across school settings.