Licensed Practical Nurse

Program

Special Education

Description

This position is responsible for assisting students in self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal, social, academic, and mobility skills necessary for physical and emotional well-being in the educational setting.

Licensed Practice Nurses are hired on an as-needed basis. They may be assigned to a classroom, a center, or to work with an individual student. They may be assigned to one location or may be assigned to multiple locations and may include travel. If the student to which the employee is assigned no longer attends school for any reason, the position may be terminated.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Practical Nurse, required

• Current First Aid/CPR certification, required

• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification, preferred (may be required dependent upon student needs)

Terms of Employment

Full-time, 188 days (regular school day and school year)

Salary

Nurse - LPN pay scale (min. $21.54/hour) plus benefits*

• The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• Medical (for a nominal premium), dental and vision insurance. The LIU pays the premium for dental and vision insurance.

• All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy, which is paid for by the LIU.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For any employees and eligible dependents. You have the opportunity for 3 free counseling sessions per year, per person.

• Short-term Disability

• Long-term Disability

• Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)

• Full-time employees who are scheduled for 188 days/year receive 10 sick days and 3 personal days. If hired after the start of any year, the leave is prorated.

• Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center. For employees who are on the LIU insurance and any dependents on the insurance, you have access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center. Visits include no deductibles, little to no wait time, same or next day appointments may be available, virtual care is an option for certain types of visits, more one-on-one time with the provider; You also have access to a Patient Advocate/Counselor. See: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/ for more information.