PRN 1.1 School Nurse (RN)

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.