LPN - School Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

PTO

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare in Dexter, MI seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support students in a school health setting. The role covers health room duties and district-wide health support, with competitive pay and weekly paychecks.

The LPN will address chronic conditions, provide emergency nursing care, conduct health screenings, and educate students, families, and staff on health topics. A strong focus on documentation and policy adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN licensure in the practice state.
• Health certificate current.
• PPD or Chest X-ray current.
• Current BLS card.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, monitors, and manages students with chronic disease and disabilities, documenting services per orders and care plan.
• Provides emergency crisis nursing care for ill or injured students and staff.
• Maintains communicable disease prevention and control through education, policy, and enforcement.
• Conducts physical health assessments and screenings (temperature, vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis, nutrition).
• Provides counseling to students, parents, and staff on attendance and health matters.
• Maintains health-related reports and ensures policy compliance.
• Provides health education on growth, development, home nursing instruction, and first aid.

Skills

Student health screening

Emergency response

Care documentation

Chronic disease monitoring

Family communication

Education

LPN/LVN license in state

Health certificate

BLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

Hourly Pay: $32 - $35 / per hour

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Dexter, MI to work with students in the school setting, in the health room or within the school district.

Why Join Maxim?

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Flexible scheduling
• College Partnership programs & opportunities for continuing education
• Benefits*: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) savings plan. PTO.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies, monitors, and manages students with chronic disease and disabilities, and documents the services provided in accordance with orders and care plan.
• Provides emergency crisis nursing care for physically and/or psychologically ill and injured students and staff .
• Maintains communicable disease prevention and control through education, policy and enforcement.
• Conducts physical healthcare assessments and screenings, including temperature checks, vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis and nutritional assessments, etc.
• Provides counseling and guidance to students, parents and staff regarding health-related attendance problems.
• Maintains thorough and comprehensive health-related reports, monthly reports, and emergency reports, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provides health education for use by students, families, and school personnel on subjects such as (but not limited to) growth and development, home nursing instruction and first aid.

Requirements:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensures in the state in which the nurse practices in
• Current Health Certificate (per facility).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Current BLS card.
• One year prior LVN/LPN experience preferred.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity 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.