LPN Schools

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.

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/Maxim Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding thefollowing:

• 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 ofMaxim's 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