What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Trach Registered Nurse (RN) position at Amergis Healthcare Staffing?
The RN Tracheostomy School Nurse holds primary responsibility and accountability for delivering comprehensive nursing care and contracted health services within a school environment. This role involves applying the nursing process to support students/clients, particularly those with tracheostomy needs. Care is provided in accordance with physician orders and aligned with the philosophy, standards, and policies of Amergis Healthcare.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
- One year of school nursing experience, preferred
- Pediatric experience, preferred
- Completes tracheostomy competencies, successfully
- At least one year of recent tracheostomy experience required, unless approved by Amergis Clinical Designee
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- 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.