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Amergis RN School Nurse Supervisor in Walnut Creek, California
$40 - $45
The School Nurse Supervisor provides support and oversightto the Amergis School Based Professional (SBP) in the field. The School Nurse Supervisor providesaccountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery ofstudent care and/or contracted services in a school setting.
This oversight willinclude supervision of the school-based professionals (SBP) as required byregulation or contract and personnel management associated with the clinicaldelivery. The School Nurse Supervisor isaccountable to all federal, state, and local contracts and programs, and Amergisrequirements.
The School Nurse Supervisor is also responsible for theongoing evaluation of school based professionals in collaboration with thedistrict nurse. Critical to this role isthe assurance of clinical skills and competency of caregivers. This positionwill include ongoing caregiver supervision, development and evaluation underthe direction of the District Building Nurse and Amergis Healthcare Staffingrequirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides clinical oversight, support and care management asrequired by contract and/or regulation
Conducts visits at each district based on contractualrequirements and needs
Performs routine records documentation reviews at each siteto ensure that staff are providing accurate, appropriate nursing care andfollow-up
Collaborates with district to provide supervision toschool-based professionals while on assignment, assesses and investigates staffconcerns, issues and provides performance coaching when appropriate
Meets routinely with the district to ensure communication,collaboration and continuity of care
Provides and ensures student care coordination andtransition management activities, as directed by contract
May be required to provide direct nursing care in theabsence of an assigned SBP at a site
Partners with the District RN, Delegating RN and InternalAmergis Clinical designee to ensure compliance on Delegation and Supervisionrequirements, as applicable
Collaborates with the client’s building nurse, medicaldirector, and school-based professionals regarding nursing practice, trainingand client policies, procedures and protocols
Attends other mandatory training, orientations and meetingsat the request of the client
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 medications accordingto the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Active Registered Nurse licensure in state of practice
Minimum two years’ experience in school nursingpreferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Supervisory experience, preferred
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
Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.
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.