Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse SY (NBOE) JobID: 2733

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- Position Type: Non Instructional - All Titles/ Licensed Practical Nurses
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- Date Posted: 10/2/2026
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- Location: Health Services - 411
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE n

(Civil Service Title: Practical Nurse)

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(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

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The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse with the Office of Health Services.

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This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 120-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

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DEFINITION: Under direction of a Registered Professional Nurse in a health care facility, performs the duties required to care for clients; carries out medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician that require an understanding of elementary nursing, but not the professional service outlined in the definition of skilled nursing; does related work as required.

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NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS n

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1. Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey. Persons who possess the registration by waiver must have satisfactorily completed an approved refresher program.
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2. Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
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The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the preferred Qualifications nn
1. Knowledge of tracheotomy and ventilator care
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Assists the student with their educational needs in the classroom as directed by the IEP, the administrator, teacher or school nurse.
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3. CPR certification required
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4. Minimum of three (3) years successful experience as a licensed practical nurse
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BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES nn
1. Assists in the physical examination of clients; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and collects specimens for laboratory analyses.
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2. Examines client's eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly to determine whether proper hygiene is carried out by nonprofessional resident care personnel.
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3. Administers first aid to clients in instances of sudden illness or accident until Registered Nurse or a physician arrives.
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4. Charts client care and treatment measures on the appropriate forms.
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5. Administers treatments under physician's orders.
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6. Assists with the setup of equipment used for oxygen therapy.
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7. Assists a Registered Professional Nurse in preoperative and post- operative care and specialized psychiatric treatment and treatments associated with developmentally disabled clients.
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8. Assists in the use of Foley catheters, colostomy irrigations and douches, tube feedings, and application of binders and bandages.
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9. Assists clients with braces and prosthetic devices.
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10. Performs prescribed isolation techniques.
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11. Dispenses medication as indicated; measures and administers liquid medication by mouth provided that no calculations or fractional doses are required; administers pills, capsules, and powders by mouth.
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12. Prepares and administers medication, including insulin, by subcutaneous hypodermic and intramuscular injections.
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13. Applies external medications to clients such as salves, ointments,



and powders as specifically directed by a superior.
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14. Evaluates, on a continuing basis, the therapeutic value or the side effects of medications on clients.
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15. Accurately records individual dosages of medication administered.
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16. Observes clients closely for reaction to drugs, treatment, any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.
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17. When instructed, administers prescribed medications orally and observes clients to ensure that they take their medication.
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18. Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates, and other accountable drugs before and after each shift.
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19. Counsels clients concerning their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.
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20. May perform routine assigned nursing procedures, such as bathing, dressing and feeding clients; making beds and helps clients into and out of bed.
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21. Obtains client temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height and weight, and records results on client chart.
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22. Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other client conditions to a Registered Professional Nurse or a physician.
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23. Collects urine, sputum, and other specimens from clients and labels containers to forward for laboratory analysis.
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24. Gathers information for the preparation of inventory records, such as amounts of drugs, medical and other supplies.
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25. Positions clients according to prescribed practices and the nursing care plan, and assists clients with simple exercises.
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26. Notifies the physician or supervisor as to any recent condition of the client requiring medical attention.
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27. Requisitions, maintains, and accounts for medical supplies, tools, and equipment which must be kept ready for use within the treatment room of a resident living unit.
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28. Acts as a liaison between nonprofessional resident care personnel and medical and professional nursing staff regarding medication changes and clients symptoms or behavior changes.
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📌 Licensed Practical Nurse SY 2026-27 (NBOE) (Brisbane)
🏢 Newark Board of Education
📍 Brisbane