Amergis
1.1 School Nurse, Boston MA
Amergis, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The RN Tracheostomy 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 RN Tracheostomy School Nurse provides services in accordance with Amergis Healthcare's philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student's care needsDemonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHPPerforms interventions, treatments, and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHPMonitors and documents the effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medicationsCompletes documentation per client expectationsCoordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies, and other community resources to meet the needs of the studentCommunicates with the school district personnel about student's plan of care/IHPNotifies District School Nurse/Amergis Clinical Designee /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following: changes in condition of student and physician notification to obtain necessary ordersCollaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested to design and meet student's health care needsAbility to perform emergency trach change if needed/required by student's respiratory statusProvides trach care to students to maintain the patency of the tube while minimizing risk for infectionPerforms trach suctioning and cleaning per provider ordersEvaluates and assures student safety at all timesAdheres to Amergis Healthcare and school district policiesMaintains accuracy in student health recordAt request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Minimum Requirements:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicingOne year of school nursing experience, preferredCompletes tracheostomy competencies, successfullyAt least one year of recent tracheostomy experience required, unless approved by Amergis Clinical DesigneeComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility 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 requiredMust 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student's care needsDemonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHPPerforms interventions, treatments, and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHPMonitors and documents the effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medicationsCompletes documentation per client expectationsCoordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies, and other community resources to meet the needs of the studentCommunicates with the school district personnel about student's plan of care/IHPNotifies District School Nurse/Amergis Clinical Designee /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following: changes in condition of student and physician notification to obtain necessary ordersCollaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested to design and meet student's health care needsAbility to perform emergency trach change if needed/required by student's respiratory statusProvides trach care to students to maintain the patency of the tube while minimizing risk for infectionPerforms trach suctioning and cleaning per provider ordersEvaluates and assures student safety at all timesAdheres to Amergis Healthcare and school district policiesMaintains accuracy in student health recordAt request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Minimum Requirements:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicingOne year of school nursing experience, preferredCompletes tracheostomy competencies, successfullyAt least one year of recent tracheostomy experience required, unless approved by Amergis Clinical DesigneeComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility 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 requiredMust 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.