The LPN/LVN Tracheostomy School Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of student/client care and/or contracted services in a school setting. The LPN/LVN Tracheostomy School Nurse provides services in accordance with the school district and Amergis' philosophy, standards, policies and physician orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Position is 1:1 with student

• tracheostomy care and suctioning

• May be asked to stay after school for after school activities with the individual

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate student’s care needs

• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled 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 client 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/Amergis Supervisor/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

• Performs emergency trach change if needed/required by student’s respiratory status

• Provides trach care to students to maintain the patency of the tube while minimizing risk for infection

• Performs trach suctioning and cleaning per provider orders

• Evaluates and assures student safety at all times

• Adheres to Amergis and school district policies

• Maintains accuracy in student health record

• At request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• LPN/LVNs should direct questions regarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/or Clinical Designee)

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse in state(s) where practicing

• One year of School Nursing experience, preferred

• At least one year of recent tracheostomy experience is required, unless approved by Amergis Clinical Designee

• Completes tracheostomy competencies successfully

• 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

  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.