The School Nurse assumesresponsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing processand the delivery of student/client care and/or contracted services in a schoolsetting. The School Nurse may also be in a supervisory position within the contractedservices. The School Nurse provides services in accordance with Amergis Healthcare’s philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process toplan, implement and evaluate student’s care needs
Demonstrates on each assignmentthe provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
Performs interventions,treatments and medications administration according to the identifiedpriorities as outlined in the IHP
Monitors and documentseffectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications
Completes documentation perclient expectations
Coordinates and facilitatesservices as requested between the school, local health agencies and othercommunity resources to meet the needs of the student
Communicates with the schooldistrict personnel about student’s plan of care/IHP
Notifies District SchoolNurse/Amergis Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding thefollowing:
Changes in condition of student
Physician notification to obtainnecessary orders
Collaborates with school/educationpersonnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student’shealth care needs
Evaluates and assures student safetyat all times
Adheres to Amergis Healthcare andschool district policies
Maintains accuracy in student healthrecord
Supports professional practice byobserving the following:
Nurse Practice Act
Standards of Nursing Practice
Standards of Patient Care
Standards of accrediting body (The Joint Commission)
State laws
Educational Codes and Federal Laws as described in the ADA and IDEA
Patient Bill of Rights
Amergis Healthcare and schooldistrict policies
At request of school districtparticipates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)
LPN/LVNs should direct questionsregarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/orClinical Supervisor)
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate of an accreditedregistered, practical or vocational nursing program
Licensed as a LicensedPractical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
One year of professionalexperience, preferred
Complies with acceptedprofessional standard and practice
Willingness to participate inskill advancement, if applicable
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program
Current CPR
PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (percontract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state andlocal requirements
Successful completion of newhire training as applicable to job site
Understand patientconfidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectivelyelicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, butnot limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communicationskills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
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.
