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Special Education LPN Assistant 6.25 hours (hours may be increased based on student transportation needs) JobID: 10025 Position Type: Teaching Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse Date Posted: 3/13/2026 Location: Hope Academy (High-Needs School) Date Available: available now Closing Date: until filled. LPN Assistant/Teaching Assistant to manage the educational health needs of a specific student.

<p>Special Education LPN Assistant
6.25 hours (hours may be increased based on student transportation needs)
JobID: 10025
Position Type: Teaching Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Date Posted: 3/13/2026
Location: Hope Academy (High-Needs School)
Date Available: available now
Closing Date: until filled</p><p>  </p><p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p><p>LPN Assistant/Teaching Assistant to manage the educational health needs of a specific student. Must hold a valid nursing license, as well as a paraprofessional license in Illinois. Must have reliable transportation and be able to ride a school bus with the student.</p><p>This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Information about this contract can be found here.</p><p>Additional information about benefits can be found here.</p>

Decatur Public School District

Special Education LPN Assistant 6.25 hours (hours may be increased based on student transportation needs)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Nursing Credentials

Secondary School

Special Education

Training/Teaching

Species treated:Dogs; CatsServices offered:Ultrasound; Soft tissue surgery; Dentistry; Wellness/Preventative care; Medical appointmentsWhat to expect from your externship:During your externship, you can expect to actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian. To help make these opportunities accessible, stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).Eligibility requirements:Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.

<p><b>Description</b></p><div><b>Overview:</b></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.unitedveterinarycare.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>United Veterinary Care</b></a> is delighted to host veterinary students for externships across our network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. This clinical experience allows you to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting of your choice.</div><div>Our hands-on externships are designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year. You will share your goals at the start of your rotation and be quickly integrated into the team through participating in case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.</div><div>With opportunities across a wide variety of partner hospitals, you will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in your clinical skills. Students often describe their externships as transformative and highly supportive.</div><div>To help make these opportunities accessible, stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).</div><div> </div><div><b>Eligibility requirements:</b></div><div> </div><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school</li><li>Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit</li><li>Must provide proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no cost insurance by applying at the following link: <a href="https://www.avmaplit.com/products/student-liability/" rel="nofollow"><b>SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources | AVMA PLIT</b></a></li></ul><div><b>Hospital information:</b></div><div> </div><div><i>*Peoria Area Vet Group welcomes students at any stage of their veterinary medical education (1st through 4th year).</i></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://chillicothe.pavg.net/" rel="nofollow"><b>The Peoria Area Veterinary Group of Chillicothe</b></a> is located in Chillicothe, IL.  We are pleased to offer comprehensive medical and surgical care for our patients, as well as top-of-the-line care for our clients.  Our dedicated doctors work hard to provide personalized veterinary care to ensure your pet's health, comfort, and well-being.  If you are looking to spend your externship in a hospital that practices advanced medicine and surgery, enjoys collaborating on cases, and will help further your skills and confidence, Peoria Area Veterinary Group would be an ideal selection!</div><div> </div><div><b>Species treated:</b></div><div> </div><div>Dogs; Cats</div><div> </div><div><b>Services offered:</b></div><div> </div><div>Ultrasound; Soft tissue surgery; Dentistry; Wellness/Preventative care; Medical appointments</div><div> </div><div><b>What to expect from your externship:</b></div><div> </div><div>During your externship, you can expect to actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian.  Throughout your time with us, you will always be supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff.  Expect to be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.  You will discuss these cases with your supervising veterinarian and have them confirm your exam findings to verify whether you are on the right track with your plans before moving forward with the case as a team.  We truly enjoy hosting externs and having new graduates join our teams since with new team members comes new shared knowledge! </div>

Peoria Area Veterinary Group of Chillicothe

Veterinary Student Externship- Peoria Area Veterinary Group (Chillicothe Location)

Animal Care

Clinical Competency

Clinical Medicine

Customer Support/Service

Hospital

Insurance

Liability Insurance

Medical Treatment

Mentoring

Patient Care

Problem Solving Skills

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The Memorial Horizons Program provides students enrolled in Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography degree programs with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive financial support, and secure a pathway to employment at Memorial Health after graduation. Overview: Initiates, maintains, and discontinues basic and intensive respiratory therapy techniques and equipment in the administration of prescribed respiratory care procedures to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

HOUR

Min:
USD $31.51/Hr.

Max:
USD $48.83/Hr.

Overview:
<p style="margin:0px">Initiates, maintains, and discontinues basic and intensive respiratory therapy techniques and equipment in the administration of prescribed respiratory care procedures to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><u>Overview of the Program</u></strong></p><p style="margin:0px">The Memorial Horizons Program provides students enrolled in Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography degree programs with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive financial support, and secure a pathway to employment at Memorial Health after graduation. </p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><u>Eligibility Criteria</u></strong></p><p style="margin:0px">The Horizons Program is open to external candidates and current Memorial Health colleagues in the first year of their major program of study and will graduate in May 2027.  Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited allied health program that aligns with Memorial’s workforce needs, maintain the minimum required GPA and have completed all prerequisite coursework.  Applicants must complete an employment application and an interview as part of the competitive selection process.  Individuals selected for the Horizons Program must maintain satisfactory academic progress, have no active corrective actions on file, and exhibit behaviors that align with Memorial’s values to remain eligible. </p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><u>Benefits of Working While In School</u></strong></p><p style="margin:0px">Individuals who are selected for the Horizons Program will work at Memorial Health as a per diem colleague while attending school.  This allows participants to gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside Memorial clinicians, and prepare them for their careers at Memorial after graduation.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><u>Financial Opportunities</u></strong></p><p style="margin:0px">Individuals selected for the Horizons Program will receive a bi-weekly stipend of $1,000.00 during the second year of their program (August 2026-May 2027).  Stipends are subject to applicable taxes and deductions.  As a Memorial colleague who is working per diem while attending school, you may also be eligible for up to $5250 per calendar year in Tuition Assistance.  In addition, individuals selected for the Horizons Program will be eligible for sign-on incentives at the time of graduation.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><u>Pathway to Employment After Graduation</u></strong></p><p style="margin:0px">Graduates of the Horizons Program will be placed in full-time roles designated by Memorial Health upon meeting all graduation and licensing requirements.  Participants must commit to working at Memorial Health for three years after graduation.</p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Highlights & Benefits:</strong></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Paid Time Off (PTO)</strong></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong>Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness</strong></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong><a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/">Benefits - Memorial HR</a></strong></p>

Qualifications:
<p style="margin:0px"><em>Education:</em></p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><em>Licensure/Certification/Registry:</em></p><p style="margin:0px">Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.</p><p style="margin:0px">Possesses a valid and active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.</p><p style="margin:0px">Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.</p><p style="margin:0px"><em>ACLS and NRP provider or instructor certifications required within 1 year of hire.</em></p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><em>Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</em></p><p style="margin:0px"><em>Demonstrates the ability to provide respiratory care and therapy to patients of all ages and conditions, including intensive care, neonatal, and pediatric patients.</em></p><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"> </p>

Responsibilities:
<ol><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Prepares and tests respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation and periodically checks equipment in use and on units for proper operations and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Receives, documents, and executes physicians’ orders relating to respiratory therapy protocol. Interprets and evaluates physician orders and charts that pertain to respiratory care and identifies possible contraindications to medications, treatments, and related hazard with their use.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Measures and administers prescribed medications, such as oxygen and aerosolized medications, to patients. Administers procedures and therapies as needed.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Assesses patients’ conditions and responses to respiratory therapy. Recognizes and treats adverse reactions and emergency situations arising during treatment.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Recognizes and responds to the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and/or failure and life-threatening arrhythmias during EKGs. As necessary, assists in performing and/or initiating CPR procedures.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Records procedures, patient responses, and medication administration in compliance with departmental documentation requirements.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Processes routine and stat hospital EKGs and prepares them for the interpreting physician(s).</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning of patients and obtains tracheal secretions for cultures.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Maintains, monitors, and provides respiratory care to patients on continuous mechanical ventilators.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Provides respiratory care to ICU (including lung auscultation); recommends respiratory care procedures as patient condition warrants. Alerts the appropriate staff of any changes in patient condition.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Monitors and cares for patients with artificial airways and endotracheal cuffs.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Instructs patients, families, and other hospital personnel in the proper use of respiratory therapy equipment and the associated procedures and techniques used.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Provides cardiopulmonary services in the emergency department. Performs patient assessment and treatment according to the emergency department/ respiratory care protocol.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Makes recommendations for changes and improvements in hospital equipment and procedures to maintain best practice.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Participates in departmental or multidisciplinary teams related to clinical quality, safety, education, best practice, patient satisfaction, or process improvement.</li></ol><p style="margin:0px"> </p><p style="margin:0px"><em> </em></p><p style="margin:0px"><em>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.</em></p><p style="margin:0px"><em> </em></p><p style="margin:0px"><em> </em></p><p style="margin:0px"><em> </em></p><p style="margin:0px"><em> </em></p>

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