Description
The 1:1 School LPN/LVN identifies and treats healthdisorders among students in the school setting. The 1:1 School LPN/LVN providesinstruction for the student's general wellbeing and disease prevention. TheSchool LPN/LVN monitors the student's physical conditions in the school settingand refers the student to appropriate resources as needed. The work of the School LPN/LVN is performedin compliance with his/her LPN/LVN scope of practice and according to stateeducation codes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services
Maintains security of school health supplies and medicationin the school setting
Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required
Corresponds with parents on health needs of children
Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevanthealth data
Identifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms ofdisease and discuss with parents
Develops and maintains health records on students
Develops positive working relationships
Supports student medical needs during transport asapplicable
Minimum Requirements:
Current LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nursepractices
Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
One year prior professional nursing experience in schoolsetting preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Current BLS card
Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment
Considerable knowledge of child growth and development
Some knowledge of public health problems and procedures fortreatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies
Some knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws andregulations affecting the delivery of school health services
Understands the school organization and the community served
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age
1:1 LVN assignments
Transportation required at some assignments
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.
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