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.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnUtilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student’s care needsnnDemonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHPnnPerforms interventions, treatments and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHPnnMonitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments and medicationsnnCompletes documentation per client expectationsnnCoordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies and other community resources to meet the needs of the studentnnCommunicates with the school district personnel about student’s plan of care/IHPnnNotifies District School Nurse/Amergis Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following:nnChanges in condition of studentnnPhysician notification to obtain necessary ordersnnCollaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student’s health care needsnnEvaluates and assures student safety at all timesnnAdheres to Amergis and school district policiesnnMaintains accuracy in student health recordnnSupports professional practice by observing the following:nnNurse Practice ActnnStandards of Nursing PracticennStandards of Patient CarennStandards of accrediting body (The Joint Commission)nnState lawsnnEducational Codes and Federal Laws as described in the ADA and IDEAnnPatient Bill of RightsnnAmergis Healthcare and school district policiesnnAt request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)nnLPN/LVNs should direct questions regarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/or Clinical Supervisor)nnPerforms other duties as assigned/necessarynnMinimum Requirements:nnGraduate of an accredited registered, practical or vocational nursing programnnLicensed as a Licensed Practical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicingnnOne year of professional experience, preferrednnComplies with accepted professional standard and practicennWillingness to participate in skill advancement, if applicablennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programnnCurrent CPRnnPPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)nnMust meet all federal, state and local requirementsnnSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job sitennUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsnnAbility 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 requirednnComputer proficiency requirednnMust be at least 18 years of agennBenefitsnnAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, 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.nnAmergis 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.