Amergis
School Nurse - LPN
Amergis, El Paso, Texas, United States,
$26
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 servicesMaintains security of school health supplies and medication in the school settingProvides follow-up evaluations on students as requiredCorresponds with parents on health needs of childrenRecords immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health dataIdentifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease and discuss with parentsDevelops and maintains health records on studentsDevelops positive working relationshipsSupports student medical needs during transport as applicable
Minimum Requirements:
Current LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nurse practicesCurrent PPD or Chest X-RayOne year prior professional nursing experience in school setting preferredPediatric experience preferredCurrent BLS cardConsiderable knowledge of medical disorders and treatmentConsiderable knowledge of child growth and developmentSome knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agenciesSome knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health servicesUnderstands the school organization and the community servedAbility 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 requiredComputer proficiency preferredMust 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 paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards 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.
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 servicesMaintains security of school health supplies and medication in the school settingProvides follow-up evaluations on students as requiredCorresponds with parents on health needs of childrenRecords immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health dataIdentifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease and discuss with parentsDevelops and maintains health records on studentsDevelops positive working relationshipsSupports student medical needs during transport as applicable
Minimum Requirements:
Current LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nurse practicesCurrent PPD or Chest X-RayOne year prior professional nursing experience in school setting preferredPediatric experience preferredCurrent BLS cardConsiderable knowledge of medical disorders and treatmentConsiderable knowledge of child growth and developmentSome knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agenciesSome knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health servicesUnderstands the school organization and the community servedAbility 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 requiredComputer proficiency preferredMust 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 paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards 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.