The 1:1 School Registered Nurse (RN) oversees theapplication of the nursing process and the delivery of student care in a schoolsetting. The School RN provides servicesin 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 evaluatestudent’s care needs
Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skillnursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
Performs interventions, treatments and medications administrationaccording 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 betweenthe school, local health agencies and other community resources to meet theneeds of the student
Communicates with the school district personnel aboutstudent’s plan of care/IHP
Notifies District School Nurse/Parent/Physician as outlinedin the IHP regarding the following: changes in condition of student and Physician notification to obtainnecessary orders
Collaborates with school/education personnel/other healthagencies 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 districtpolicies
Maintains accuracy in student health record
Adheres to district protocol and policy at all times
At request of school district participates in student careconference / Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Supports student medical needs during transport asapplicable
Minimum Requirements:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
One year of school nursing experience, preferred
Pediatric experience, preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
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 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.
