School LVN openings in PleasantHill, California, $28.00 per hour! Hours: 30 Start Date: 05/13/2024 $840.00 weekly The School Nurse assumes responsibilityand accountability for the application of the nursing process and the deliveryof student/client care and/or contracted services in a school setting. TheSchool Nurse may also be in a supervisory position within the contractedservices. The School Nurse provides services in accordance with AmergisHealthcare’s philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders. For more information, pleasecontact Carl Colvin at cacolvin @amergis.com or(813) 330-9045. Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student’s care needs
Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
Performs interventions, treatments and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP
Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications
Completes documentation per client expectations
Coordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies and other community resources to meet the needs of the student
Communicates with the school district personnel about student’s plan of care/IHP
Notifies District School Nurse/Amergis Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following:
Changes in condition of student
Physician notification to obtain necessary orders
Collaborates with school/education personnel/otherhealth agencies 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
Supports professional practice by observing thefollowing:
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 theADA 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
Qualifications:
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
Complies with accepted professional standard and practice
Willingness to participate in skill advancement, if applicable
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program
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
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
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 may be required
Computer proficiency required
Generalcomments: 776617
TB TestRequired
Must be okaywith toileting
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."Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"
