1:1 Licensed Nursing Assistant at Burlington School District

1:1 Licensed Nursing Assistant

Burlington School District

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.

Burlington School District is seeking a caring and experienced Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) to work 1:1 with a student who has medically complex needs. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a compassionate approach to care. The district is seeking someone who can provide consistent, individualized support to help ensure the student’s safety, comfort, and access to learning throughout the school day. Flexibility, reliability, and a collaborative mindset are essential to supporting both the student and the educational team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide student direct care and implementation of an individualized health care plan;
• Collaborate with program personnel to create the best learning environment regardless of individual’s health care needs;
• Assist in implementing accommodations for physical and social-emotional support;
• Assist in ambulation and transfers (including lifts)
• Monitor vital signs;
• Apply current professional knowledge regarding following conditions: Dystonia, seizures, oropharynx suctioning; O2 therapy;
• Administer care as written in student’s individualized care plan as ordered by physician;
• Communicate daily with various members of the district team: administration, faculty, School Nurse, staff, parents, students and colleagues;
• Administer individual care in accordance with school policy/procedures.;
• Assist individual with daily living activities, e.g.: lunch, bus transportation, personal care, toileting;
• Emergency evacuation assistance
• Document in a thorough manner - utilizing an electronic database (SNAP experience preferred);
• Attend meetings IEP meetings as needed;
• Perform other services per job description and as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with pediatric intensive special needs is preferred;
• Current and valid VT LNA License;
• Current and valid CPR/AED certification;
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner;
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations;
• Excellent health assessment skills required;
• At least 2 years of relevant LNA experience (preferred).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

Include but may not be limited to:

• Face-to-Face contact
• Noise Levels
• Verbal contact with others
• Inside air conditioning and heat

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.