Transport Nurse Assistant

TITLE : Transport Nurse Assistant : LPN (10-month) TYPE OF POSITION : Part-time (.625 ~25 hours / week), school year position; anticipated immediate start; salary commensurate with experience (range $35.00-$40.00 / hour) LOCATION : District, Hopkinton, Massachusetts AREA OF CONSIDERATION : All qualified candidates The Transport LPN provides medical monitoring and care to medically fragile students while being transported to and from school and related educational programs. The nurse ensures student safety and well-being during transit and responds appropriately to medical needs or emergencies in accordance with individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and district protocols. QUALIFICATIONS : Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Certified as CPR / AED / First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults; Commitment to remain current in field knowledge, evaluation and counseling strategies; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements. DUTIES : Ride to and from out of district placement, both morning and afternoon to provide medical support if needed to a student. Start and end will be in Hopkinton. Provide health monitoring of medically fragile students during transportation times to and from school Administers doctor-approved medication to students, and keeps records of administration Contact with family and district during an emergency situation Other duties as required. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS : Work involves student interaction, and is performed primarily on transportation vehicles, both within and outside of the district as assigned. Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website : https : / / www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us / employment1 Send your completed application to : Human Resources Hopkinton Public Schools 89 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Incomplete applications are not able to be considered. The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.