RN School 1.1

The 1:1 School Registered Nurse (RN) oversees the application of the nursing process and the delivery of student care in a school setting.  The School RN provides services in accordance with District and Amergis Healthcare’s philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student’s care needs  
• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP  
• Performs interventions, treatments and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP  
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications  
• Completes documentation per district expectations  
• Coordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies and other community resources to meet the needs of the student  
• Communicates with the school district personnel about student’s plan of care/IHP  
• Notifies District School Nurse/Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding the following:  changes in condition of student and Physician notification to obtain necessary orders  
• Collaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested to design and meet student’s health care needs  
• Evaluates and assures student safety at all times  
• Adheres to Amergis Healthcare and school district policies  
• Maintains accuracy in student health record  
• Adheres to district protocol and policy at all times  
• At request of school district participates in student care conference / Individualized Education Program (IEP)  
• Supports student medical needs during transport as applicable

Minimum Requirements:  

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing  
• One year of school nursing experience, preferred  
• Pediatric experience, preferred  
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice  
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable 
• 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  
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site  
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements   
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required   
• Computer proficiency required  
• Must be at least 18 years of age