LPN / LVN School 1.1 - Weekly Pay

School Lpn / Lvn

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The 1 : 1 School LPN / LVN is responsible for identifying and addressing health concerns in students within the school setting. This role includes promoting general wellness, providing health education, and supporting disease prevention efforts. The School LPN / LVN monitors the student's physical condition throughout the school day and refers to appropriate healthcare resources when necessary. All care is delivered in accordance with the School LPN / LVN scope of practice and in compliance with applicable state education codes.

Responsibilities :

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to students.
• Monitor the student's health and report any changes to the healthcare team.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments.
• Assist with daily living activities for the student with special needs.
• Educate the student and staff on health and wellness topics.
• Maintain and update the student's health records.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers to support the student's health.
• Maintain security of school health supplies and medication.
• Provide follow-up evaluations on the student as required.
• Record immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Identify abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease, and discuss with parents.
• Develop positive working relationships.
• Support the student's medical needs during transport as applicable.
• Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate the student's care needs.
• Perform interventions, treatments, and medication administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP).
• Monitor and document the effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications.
• Coordinate and facilitate services as requested between the school, local health agencies, and other community resources to meet the needs of the student.
• Communicate with school district personnel about the student's plan of care / IHP.
• Notify District School Nurse / Amergis Supervisor / Parent / Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding changes in the student's condition and physician notifications to obtain necessary orders.
• Evaluate and assure student safety at all times.
• Adhere to Amergis Healthcare and school district policies.
• Maintain accuracy in student health records.
• Support professional practice by observing the Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Nursing Practice, Standards of Patient Care, Standards of accrediting body (The Joint Commission), State laws, Educational Codes, Federal Laws as described in the ADA and IDEA, Patient Bill of Rights, and Amergis Healthcare and school district policies.
• Participate in student care conferences / Individualized Education Program (IEP) at the request of the school district.
• Direct questions regarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (District Nurse and / or Clinical Supervisor).
• Perform other duties as assigned / necessary.

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Benefits :

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

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.