School Nurse

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  • Amergis
Job Summary
Location
El Monte ,CA
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
20 Dec 2024
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Job Description

Pay Rate: $30 - $35/HRnnThe 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.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnProvides first aid care and medically prescribed servicesnnMaintains security of school health supplies and medication in the school settingnnProvides follow-up evaluations on students as requirednnCorresponds with parents on health needs of childrennnRecords immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health datannIdentifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease and discuss with parentsnnDevelops and maintains health records on studentsnnDevelops positive working relationshipsnnSupports student medical needs during transport as applicablennMinimum Requirements:nnCurrent LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nurse practicesnnCurrent PPD or Chest X-RaynnOne year prior professional nursing experience in school setting preferrednnPediatric experience preferrednnCurrent BLS cardnnConsiderable knowledge of medical disorders and treatmentnnConsiderable knowledge of child growth and developmentnnSome knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agenciesnnSome knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health servicesnnUnderstands the school organization and the community servednnAbility 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 requirednnComputer proficiency preferrednnMust 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.