Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
07/26/2024Application Deadline:
/Agency:
Oregon Department of EducationSalary Range:
$28.62 - $36.18Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Substitute Licensed Practical NurseJob Description:
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed biweekly starting August 5, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay application.
Position Title: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Salary Range: $28.62 - $36.17 hourly (before PERS)
We are currently hiring a Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This position works during the school year (academic year). This position is on call, there is no set schedule or working hours. OSD operates 24 hours a day Sunday-Thursday during the Academic Year.
About us:
The Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system.
The Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) provides 24-hour service, care and education for approximately 130 deaf and hard-of-hearing students who reside in Oregon from K-12 grades and an adult transition program.
What you will do!
Our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Substitute works with our supervising nurse in carrying out prescribed orders to meet the students’ medical needs. The LPN is a member of the student health services team and cares for the physical and emotional well‐being of the students.
LPN’s are a critical part of OSD’s Health services and are a support service to the student population. The program provides nursing care, medical screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow‐up care as needed. The nursing staff provides 24 hour infirmary care to protect, promote, and improve the health of school age children. Nurses at OSD will utilize ASL for interactions with staff, students and parents. Sign language communication is essential to communicate at OSD.
Typical daily tasks include:
Respond to all medical emergencies of the students.
Direct care of the students' health care needs of both verbal and nonverbal students who may or may not be able to demonstrate illness and/or injury through traditional methods.
Prepare and dispense prescribed medications to students. Perform prescribed treatments.
Complete documentation, maintenance of medical records, paperwork (field tr
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