RN Certified School Nurse

The Certified School Nurse (CSN) identifies and treatshealth conditions among students in the school setting. The CSN providesinstruction for the student’s general wellbeing and disease prevention. TheCertified School Nurse must assess the student’s physical condition in theschool setting and refer the student to appropriate resources as needed to besuccessful in school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP)meeting plans by including assessment planning, health history or medicalreview for the student

Promotes healthy practices and nursing services to thestudents so they will be successful in general education classes

Coordinates services with other special services personnelwithin the school to support students

Communicates with school administrators, teachers and otherstaff members about students with specific health problems adhering to HIPAAand federal laws

Follows the school’s district policies for health, emergencycare, accidents, drug abuse and bullying

Notifies school Administers, local health department,parents and staff about confirmed communicable diseases within the school

Writes student’s IEP goals related to student’s healthcondition that is impacting student’s learning

Completes and files school and state reports regardingscreenings, immunizations, physicals, etc.

Charts pertinent information on students health file

Monitors compliance of school health program with federal,state and local laws, regulations and policies as applicable

Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of educationand the health department

Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services

Maintains security of school health supplies and medications

Instructs students in health education according to thestate curriculum

Serves as a resource person on health issues

Provides staff development on health-related topics forschool staff and volunteers

Screens and conducts health appraisals for students andstaff

Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required

Recommends corrective action where problems are identified

Corresponds with parents on health needs of children

Identifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms ofdisease and discuss with parents

Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between theschool, local health agency, and other community resources

Ability to develop positive working relationships

Minimum Requirements:

Current nursing license for the state in which the nursepractices

Certification or Credential in school nursing, required

One year prior school nursing experience required

Pediatric experience, preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amegis 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 the English languageis 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.