The School Nurse identifies and treatshealth conditions among students in the school setting. The Nurse providesinstruction for the student’s general wellbeing and disease prevention. The School Nurse must assess the student’s physical condition in theschool setting and refer the student to appropriate resources as needed to besuccessful in school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes healthy practices and nursing services to thestudents so they will be successful in general education classes

• Coordinates services with other special services personnelwithin the school to support students

• Communicates with school administrators, teachers and otherstaff members about students with specific health problems adhering to HIPAAand federal laws

• Follows the school’s district policies for health, emergencycare, accidents, drug abuse and bullying

• Notifies school Administers, local health department,parents and staff about confirmed communicable diseases within the school

• Charts pertinent information on student's health file

• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services

• Maintains security of school health supplies and medications

• Instructs students in health education according to thestate curriculum

• Serves as a resource person on health issues

• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified

• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children

• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between theschool, local health agency, and other community resources

• Ability to develop positive working relationships

Minimum Requirements:

• Current nursing license for the state in which the nursepractices (California)

• One year prior school nursing experience required

• Pediatric experience, preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of Amegis' Competency programwhen applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• 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 the English languageis required

• Computer proficiency required

• 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.