LPN 1.1 School Nurse

Amergis

$25-30

The 1:1 School LPN/LVN identifies and treats health disorders among students in the school setting. The 1:1 School LPN/LVN provides instruction for the student’s general wellbeing and disease prevention. The School LPN/LVN monitors the student’s physical conditions in the school setting and refers the student to appropriate resources as needed. The work of the School LPN/LVN is performed in compliance with his/her LPN/LVN scope of practice and according to state education codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services

Maintains security of school health supplies and medication in 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 relevant health data

Identifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease and discuss with parents

Develops and maintains health records on students

Develops positive working relationships

Supports student medical needs during transport as applicable

Minimum Requirements:

Current LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nurse practices

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

One year prior professional nursing experience in school setting 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 for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies

Some knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services

Understands the school organization and the community served

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency preferred

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.

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