School LPN/LVN

MONTESSORI SCHOOL; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Competitive pay with weekly paychecks

Job summary

Amergis places a School LPN/LVN in a school setting to identify and treat health issues, provide health instructions, monitor student conditions, and refer to resources as needed. The role requires current state nursing licensure and alignment with school health standards.

The position emphasizes pediatric health, public health concepts, and regulatory compliance, with preference for prior school-based nursing and pediatric experience.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license for the state in which the nurse practices.
• One year of professional nursing experience in a school setting preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment in children.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with health and social service agencies.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws affecting school health services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and treat health disorders among students in the school setting.
• Provide instruction for students’ general wellbeing and disease prevention.
• Monitor students’ physical conditions and refer to appropriate resources as needed.
• Comply with scope of practice and state education codes.

Education

Nursing license (state)

Job description

The School LPN/LVN identifies and treats health disorders among students in the school setting. The 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 refer 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.Minimum Requirements:Current nursing license for the state in which the nurse practicesOne year prior professional nursing experience in school setting preferredPediatric experience preferredConsiderable knowledge of medical disorders and treatmentConsiderable knowledge of child growth and developmentKnowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agenciesKnowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health servicesUnderstands the school organization and the community servedComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt 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 paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, 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.