Part-timeSummer School Nurse

Plymouth, MA

$45- 50 Hourly

•Hours: 21

•Start Date: July 8, 2024

•$45- 50 hourly (based on experience)

•Requirements:RN or LPN License, experience working with children with special needs

•Location:Plymouth, MA

The 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 MaximHealthcare’s philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.

For further informationand/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Rhiannon Johnson at (813) 261-7188or email your resume to riajohnso@maximstaffing.com

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student’s care needs
• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
• Performs interventions, treatments and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications
• Completes documentation per client expectations
• Coordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies and other community resources to meet the needs of the student
• Communicates with the school district personnel about student’s plan of care/IHP
• Notifies District School Nurse/Maxim Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following:

Changes in condition of student
Physician notification to obtain necessary orders
Collaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies asrequested, to design and meet student’s health care needs
Evaluates and assures student safety at all times
Adheres to Maxim Healthcare and school district policies
Maintains accuracy in student health record
Supports professional practice by observing the following:
Nurse Practice Act
Standards of Nursing Practice
Standards of Patient Care
Standards of accrediting body (The Joint Commission)
State laws
Educational Codes and Federal Laws as described in the ADA and IDEA
Patient Bill of Rights
Maxim Healthcare and school district policies

• At request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• LPN/LVNs should direct questions regarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/or Clinical Supervisor) 
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited registered, practical or vocational nursing program
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
• One year of professional experience, preferred
• Complies with accepted professional standard and practice
• Willingness to participate in skill advancement, if applicable
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency program
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements 
• Ability 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 may be required 
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

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