Job Information
Amergis LPN School 1.1 in Vancouver, Washington
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.
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
Must be at least 18 years of age
General Comments
Essential Job Details:
Working with a 1:1 9 year old male in an Elementary School
Pediatric experience required
1:1 experience preferred
Behavioral experience preferred
Technical Skills Needed/Minimum Experience/Qualifications
LPN WA licensed required. Candidate must pay upfront for this but will be reimbursed on their first paycheck. Candidate should be ready to hit the ground running.
Positions Available:
1 opening
Start Date:
ASAP
Location:
TBD
Length of Contract:
Until the end of the school year
Hours/Week (Paid/Unpaid Lunch):
Approximately 35 hours
Position Details (Age group, Caseload, Duties):
Working 1:1 with a student at an elementary school.
Will need to ride the bus with the student to and from school
Student has multiple diagnoses
Coleton's active medical diagnoses:
Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome
Duplication with other complex rearrangement
microdeletion)
Seizure Disorder
Congenital heihypertrophy
Hypoglycemia unawareness
Other acquired deformity of the foot
Childhood double incontinence
Asthma, childhood
Pervasive developmental disorder
Behavior disorder
ADHD
Autism Spectrum disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder
Dental root caries
- Please make sure they are aware and are comfortable working with seizures, low blood sugar, and being able to work with behaviors.
Feedback Time:
24-48 hour feedback
Interview Process:
Zoom interview with Allison Abernathy
Pay Rate:
$36-38 depending on experience for local
Submission Requirements:
Please submit with the following:
-Resume
-Paragraph of relevant experience
-Interview availability
-Available start date
-WA licensure screenshot
-RTO
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.