Part Time School RN/LPN

Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with a school in Wareham, MA who is currently seeking a LPN or RN to work with students on a contractual basis.

Details of the Position Include:

Location: Wareham, MA

Pay Rate:  Up to $50 /hour (based on experience)

Start Date: 8/26/24

Duration: 2024/ 25 school year 

Description: Amergis is currently looking for a dedicated 1:1 Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide support for a student during their commute to and from school. The role involves vigilant supervision of the student’s well-being throughout the transportation process. The ideal candidate should be experienced in caring for individuals who are non-verbal, non-ambulatory, and managing seizure disorders. Flexibility is offered in shift selection, with the option to cover either both morning and afternoon pick-up shifts or to select a single shift according to preference.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 25 hours guaranteed with in school per diem availability!

~7:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Morning
~2:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Afternoon

Requirements:  MA LPN License 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding this position. Thank you!

Gianna Zagame Educational & Healthcare Recruiter

Amergis Educational Staffing

giazagame@amergis  |   (781) 657-0203

The 1:1 School LPN/LVN identifies and treats health disorders among students in the school setting. The 1:1 School LPN/LVN provides instruction for the student’s general wellbeing and disease prevention. The School LPN/LVN monitors the student’s physical conditions in the school setting and refers the student to appropriate resources as needed.  The work of the School LPN/LVN is performed in compliance with his/her LPN/LVN scope of practice and according to state education codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services
• Maintains security of school health supplies and medication in the school setting
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data
• Identifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease and discuss with parents
• Develops and maintains health records on students
• Develops positive working relationships
• Supports student medical needs during transport as applicable

Minimum Requirements:

• Current LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nurse practices
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• One year prior professional nursing experience in school setting preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Current BLS card
• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development
• Some knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies
• Some knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services
• Understands the school organization and the community served
• 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 preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age