Description
Starting Pay: $35 (Depending on Experience)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide basic medical services for students and staff at an assigned program; document illnesses and incidents; process incoming freshmen and new enrollees with specialized health needs. Respond to emergencies and treat accordingly, coordinating with EMS system.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Under the guidance of the school nurse, the LVN will communicate and coordinate medical or health information/procedures regarding student issues with school personnel, parent/guardians and other medical providers.
Receive students in the health office; assist with medical, personal and emotional needs; dispense and document medication according to prescription; take temperatures, vitals and symptoms; provide bandaids, cough drops or other medical/health products as needed; G-tube feed students under the supervision of a school nurse, clean and bandage wounds according to established procedures.
Conduct basic medical procedures in accordance with the Vocational Nursing Practice Act.
Assist with health screenings.
Attend 504 and IEP meetings to present basic assessment information.
Assist with lifting students in and out of wheelchairs, braces and other orthopedic equipment; assist staff members in positioning pupils and in rendering various forms of personal care such as toileting and diapering, specialized medical services, dressing, undressing, bathing and grooming; assure the safe use and operation of wheelchairs, prosthetic devices and other equipment.
Respond to medical and accidental emergencies; travel to various locations and assess situations; treat and calm individuals as needed; coordinate transportation and communication to administrators, EMS system and parents; assure proper coverage of the health office in emergency situations; provide information to ambulance personnel including emergency medical cards; prepare accident reports and document related information to computer; provide for follow-up as needed; coordinate processing of accident reports and student insurance.
Reinforce instruction and vocational training and life skills to students with severe disabilities; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individuals needs.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
7:45a-3:15p
Must be okay travelling site to site (mileage reimbursed).
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.
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