School RN- Orcutt, CA

• Assesses and evaluates the health and developmental status of students.
• Obtains in-depth developmental histories.
• Does follow-up on medical referrals and problems.
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of appropriate school health records for each student.
• Prepares reports and required District health data.
• Communicates the health and developmental status of the student to school personnel, parents, and the student.
• Counsels and plans for eliminating, minimizing, accepting, or accommodating for the health issues of students which interfere with effective learning.
• Participates in or facilitates team meetings as necessary to develop IEPs or 504 student plans.
• Oversees public school health screening mandates such as vision, hearing, and scoliosis.
• Implements California State mandated programs in the schools such as Immunization and Child Health Disability Prevention Program (CHDP).
• Serves as a resource in the health instruction curriculum and assists with planning and implementing the District’s health education program.
• Participates in the prevention and control of communicable health conditions and diseases.
• Serves as a liaison between the parent and District in health matters.
• Provides emergency care for injured or suddenly ill students.
• Dispenses or supervises student medications as required.
• Serves as a resource liaison with doctor offices, other agencies and other community services.
• Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff, other school personnel, and community agencies.
• Serves as requested on district committees and participates in various school related meetings.
• Works with parents regarding the health problems of their children and provides information regarding community services.
• Provides training, consultation, and supervision of staff regarding health and developmental needs of individual students.
• Provides staff development activities related to health, safety, first aid, nutrition, disease prevention, and other related areas.
• Proves other activities necessary to enable students and the District to accomplish objectives.
• Provides health related services as requested by site and district administration.
• Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
• Is tactful, considerate, and diplomatic in working with parents, staff, and administration.
• Coordinates Medi-Cal billing activities, and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA).Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Current California R.N. Registration
• Possession of/eligible for California credential with authorization as school nurse
• Possession of/ability to obtain School Audiometrist Certificate
• Possession of/ability to obtain School Vision Screening Certificate
• Five (5) years successful nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting
• Valid California Driver’s License

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 

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.