Licensed Practical Nurse (2025-2026)

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered \"hard to serve\" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

LOCATION: locations will vary depending on availability.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing licensed practical nursing duties as required in direct patient care in accordance with a detailed patient care plan. An employee in this class functions as an integral part of the nursing team. Activities are restricted to performing only those duties for which preparation and training have been given. Supervision is usually received from a Registered Nurse. Depending on assignment, the Licensed Practical Nurse may supervise Hospital Aides. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require reasonable access to transportation to meet field work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Performs nursing procedures including catheterizations, bladder and colostomy treatment, irrigations, administers oxygen, assists physician with treatments, examinations and tests, etc.
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Observes and reports significant signs and symptoms to the appropriate staff.
• Writes up daily reports, charts nursing notes, and communicates important
• information to staff.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the patient care plan.
• Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies
• designed to insure safety and comfort of patients and personnel.
• Provides for physical, emotional and spiritual comfort and the environmental safety of patients.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical procedures.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and hygiene.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms indicative of changes in the general physical and mental condition of the patient.
• Ability to carry out therapeutic treatments prescribed.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to encourage patients to help within their own capabilities in performing activities of daily living.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

Possession of a New York State Practical Nurse's license within one (1) year of appointment.

WORKING HOURS:

This position will work 37.5 hours per week, 10 months per year. This position is full-time. This position is exempt, overtime pay is not entitled.

SALARY/COMPENSATION:

• The current starting salary for this position is $42,500 per the Unit 10 contractual agreement.
• A stipend of $250 per year of experience (up to 10 years) will be added to the base salary, with verified proof of outside, related experience, not to exceed $2,500.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.

The Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this position can be viewed by clicking here.