School-based LVN. Trach/Vent

3 weeks ago


Covina, United States Amergis Full time

Amergis is hiring School-based LVN's to provide trachesotomy care for students

If you have had previous experience working in a school setting, caring for students/children, or providing tracheostomy or ventilator care, please apply

Schedule: Full-time

Pay: $31-35/hr DOE

Location: Pomona, Claremont, Covina, Charter Oak, Walnut, and surrounding area

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

  • Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skillednursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP

  • Performs interventions, treatments, and medicationsadministration according to the identified priorities as outlined in theIHP

  • Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions,treatments, and medications

  • Completes documentation per client expectations

  • Coordinates and facilitates services as requested betweenthe school, local health agencies, and other community resources to meet theneeds of the student

  • Communicates with the school district personnel aboutstudent’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 Physiciannotification to obtain necessary orders

  • Collaborates with school/education personnel/other healthagencies as requested, to design and meet student’s health care needs

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

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

  • Performs trach suctioning and cleaning per providerorders

  • Evaluates and assures student safety at all times

  • Adheres to Amergis and school districtpolicies

  • Maintains accuracy in student health record

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

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

Minimum Requirements:

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

  • One year of School Nursing experience, preferred

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

  • Completes tracheostomy competencies successfully

  • Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

  • Current CPR if applicable

  • TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish 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.



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