School LPNnnLocation: School assignments determined during orientation. Must be comfortable working anywhere in DC.nnRequirements: At least 1 year of experience as an RN or LPN. Active DC RN or LPN license. Previous school nursing experience preferred or experience with pediatric population.nnAdditional Details: Nurses be assigned to a single school, or a cluster of schools within a small radius. Schedule is typically shared 2 weeks in advance.nnContract/Hours: Minimum of 13 weeks, Amergisum through the end of the school year. If an internal nurse is onboarded for a school where an agency nurse is, CSS can provide a 2 week notice for the nurse (possible school reassignment possible). Able to convert internally if preferred – temp to perm possible. M-F, 8a-4:30p.nnThe School Nurse assumesresponsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing processand the delivery of student/client care and/or contracted services in a schoolsetting. The School Nurse may also be in a supervisory position within the contractedservices. 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 toplan, implement and evaluate student’s care needsnnDemonstrates on each assignmentthe provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHPnnPerforms interventions,treatments and medications administration according to the identifiedpriorities as outlined in the IHPnnMonitors and documentseffectiveness of interventions, treatments and medicationsnnCompletes documentation perclient expectationsnnCoordinates and facilitatesservices as requested between the school, local health agencies and othercommunity resources to meet the needs of the studentnnCommunicates with the schooldistrict personnel about student’s plan of care/IHPnnNotifies District SchoolNurse/Amergis Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding thefollowing:nnChanges in condition of studentnnPhysician notification to obtainnecessary ordersnnCollaborates with school/educationpersonnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student’shealth care needsnnEvaluates and assures student safetyat all timesnnAdheres to Amergis andschool district policiesnnMaintains accuracy in student healthrecordnnSupports professional practice byobserving 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 schooldistrict policiesnnAt request of school districtparticipates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)nnLPN/LVNs should direct questionsregarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/orClinical Supervisor)nnPerforms other duties as assigned/necessarynnMinimum Requirements:nnGraduate of an accreditedregistered, practical or vocational nursing programnnLicensed as a LicensedPractical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicingnnOne year of professionalexperience, preferrednnComplies with acceptedprofessional standard and practicennWillingness to participate inskill advancement, if applicablennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programnnCurrent CPRnnPPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (percontract or state regulation)nnMust meet all federal, state andlocal requirementsnnSuccessful completion of newhire training as applicable to job sitennUnderstand patientconfidentiality and HIPAA requirementsnnAbility to effectivelyelicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, butnot limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communicationskills; 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.