Description
$25 - $35 / Hour
The 1:1 School Nurse (RN/LPN) oversees the application of the nursing process and the delivery of student care in a school setting. The School RN/LPN provides services in accordance with District and Amergis Healthcare's philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student's care needs
Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
Performs interventions, treatments and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP
Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications
Completes documentation per district expectations
Coordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies and other community resources to meet the needs of the student
Communicates with the school district personnel about student's plan of care/IHP
Notifies District School Nurse/Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following: changes in condition of student and Physician notification to obtain necessary orders
Collaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested to design and meet student's health care needs
Evaluates and assures student safety at all times
Adheres to Amergis Healthcare and school district policies
Maintains accuracy in student health record
Adheres to district protocol and policy at all times
At request of school district participates in student care conference / Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Supports student medical needs during transport as applicable
Minimum Requirements:
Licensed as a RN/LPN in state(s) where practicing
One year of school nursing experience, preferred
Pediatric experience, preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Information:
$25.0 / Hourly - $25.0 / Hourly
Starting At: 25.0 Hourly
Up To: 35.0 Hourly
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