LVN/LPN SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSING

The 1 : 1 School LPN / LVN identifies and treats healthdisorders among students in the school setting. The 1 : 1 School LPN / LVN providesinstruction for the students general wellbeing and disease prevention.

TheSchool LPN / LVN monitors the students physical conditions in the school settingand refers the student to appropriate resources as needed.

The work of the School LPN / LVN is performedin compliance with his / her LPN / LVN scope of practice and according to stateeducation codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services

Maintains security of school health supplies and medicationin the school setting

Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required

Corresponds with parents on health needs of children

Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevanthealth data

Identifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms ofdisease and discuss with parents

Develops and maintains health records on students

Develops positive working relationships

Supports student medical needs during transport asapplicable

Minimum Requirements :

Current LPN / LVN license for the state in which the nursepractices

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

One year prior professional nursing experience in schoolsetting preferred

Pediatric experience preferred

Current BLS card

Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment

Considerable knowledge of child growth and development

Some knowledge of public health problems and procedures fortreatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies

Some knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws andregulations affecting the delivery of school health services

Understands the school organization and the community served

Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills;

proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency preferred

Must be at least 18 years of age

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.