Ranked by Forbes, Amergis Healthcare Staffing is among the Best Temporary Staffing Firms for 2024.
The Amergis Staffing Team is currently seeking School Nurses!
Shift Length: 7.5 hours (30 minute break)
Shift: Monday - Friday; Hours based on School Site
Benefits: Weekly Pay, Full Benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
Length of Contract: Full School Year
Requirements: Must have at least 1 year of School Nursing experience
** For more information call or email me at either below. **
Eric Stewart
erstewar@amergis.com
The School Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of student/client care and/or contracted services in a school setting. The School Nurse may also be in a supervisory position within the contracted services. The School Nurse provides services in accordance with Amergis Healthcare Staffing's philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Changes in condition of student
- Physician notification to obtain necessary orders
- Collaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student’s health care needs
- Evaluates and assures student safety at all times
- Adheres to Amergis and school district policies
- Maintains accuracy in student health record
- Supports professional practice by observing 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 school district policies
- At request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- LPN/LVNs should direct questions regarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/or Clinical Supervisor)
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited registered, practical or vocational nursing program
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
- One year of professional experience, preferred
- Current CPR
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs