LPN

LPN - (23142047)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides routine and urgent care to the students attending the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind and those residing in the residential program. The LPN will dispense necessary medications per Doctor Orders. The LPN is on shift during the times that the students in the residential program are awake. The LPN operates under the direction of the Health Services Director (RN).

• Provides routine and urgent care to students who need medical attention.

• Dispenses necessary medications as per Doctor orders.

• Performs tube feedings as necessary.

• Makes decisions about treatment for various illnesses when students come to the Health Center/Infirmary.

• Administers treatments accurately and professionally.

• Monitors students who are in the Health Services for worsening symptoms and makes appropriate follow

• Maintains accurate charting and logging of all services to students.

• Cleans health services prior to shift completion

• Sanitizes and makes beds after ill students are released

• Inventories supplies on hand

• Restock supplies when needed

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The work performed in a typical setting at MSDB involves mostly sedentary to light physical activity, typically requiring exertion of up to 20 lbs. of force and walking or standing to a significant degree. The employee may need to climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, and handle objects. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The person in this position works in multiple buildings across campus and must be able to travel independently between buildings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(Required for first day of work)

• Knowledge of general medical practices and specifically best practices in working with students (age birth-21)who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, and deafblind

• Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and solve problems

• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a broad range of constituents

• Ability to function as a member of a team with the ability to see and accept (not necessarily agree with) other's perspective

• Ability to comply with data collection, reporting timeframes, and records management requirements

• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision

• Ability and desire to be an active learner of American Sign Language (ASL)

• Willingness to adapt communication and language to work with a variety of students and staff

• Adhere to confidentiality of sensitive and Federally protected information

Minimum qualifications (Education and Experience):

• An Associate's Degree in Nursing or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.

• Being a certified CPR trainer is desirable.

• Experience working with individuals who have disabilities is desirable.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 21.18 - 21.18 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location: Great Falls Agency: School for Deaf & Blind Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date: Jul 10, 2023, 1:00:00 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts

Contact Name: Paula Mix | Contact Email: pmix@msdb.k12.mt.us | Contact Phone: 406-771-6005