AmergisHealthcare is looking for School Setting LVNs/ LPNs for the 2023-2024 SchoolYear! Our team is looking to hire skilled Licensed Vocational Nurses/ LicensedPractical Nurses to work with students in the Los Angeles County and SanBernardino County areas offering full-time and part-time positions. In thisrole, you will work either 1:1 with a student or in the Health Office. We aimto learn more about you and your career goals and support you along the way. Wewould like to find out what is most important to you and find relevant localopportunities to help build the career you are looking for!

Pay Range:$33-$35/hr

Schedule: Full time or per diem. Mon-Fri (apprx 8am-3:30pm)

Responsibilities:

• Develops policies, procedures, and work standards for school health program.

• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

• Initiates program changes as needed.

• Manages program allotment efficiently.

• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education, and health department.

• Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program.

• Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program.

• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.

• Maintains security of school health supplies.

• Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum (K-12).

• Serves as a resource person on health issues.

• Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.

• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.

• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.

• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.

• Conducts home visits when appropriate.

• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.

• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant information

  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 of Amergis' 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

  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.