Looking for Per diem, Temporary & Permanent School Nurses for multiple schools in the Western New York area. 

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 AmergisHealthcare’s philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process toplan, implement and evaluate student’s care needs
• Demonstrates on each assignmentthe provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
• Performs interventions,treatments and medications administration according to the identifiedpriorities as outlined in the IHP
• Monitors and documentseffectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications
• Completes documentation perclient expectations
• Coordinates and facilitatesservices as requested between the school, local health agencies and othercommunity resources to meet the needs of the student
• Communicates with the schooldistrict personnel about student’s plan of care/IHP
• Notifies District SchoolNurse/Amergis Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding thefollowing:

Changes in condition of studentPhysician notification to obtainnecessary ordersCollaborates with school/educationpersonnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student’shealth care needsEvaluates and assures student safetyat all timesAdheres to Amergis Healthcare andschool district policiesMaintains accuracy in student healthrecordSupports professional practice byobserving the following:Nurse Practice ActStandards of Nursing PracticeStandards of Patient CareStandards of accrediting body (The Joint Commission)State lawsEducational Codes and Federal Laws as described in the ADA and IDEAPatient Bill of RightsAmergis Healthcare and schooldistrict policies

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accreditedregistered, practical or vocational nursing program
• Licensed as a LicensedPractical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
• One year of professionalexperience, preferred
• Complies with acceptedprofessional standard and practice
• Willingness to participate inskill advancement, if applicable
• Participation and completion ofAmergis’ Competency program
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (percontract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state andlocal requirements
• Successful completion of newhire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patientconfidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability 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 required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs