American Sign Language LVN

Comfortable and experienced with ASL 

The LPN/LVN School Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of student/client care and/or contracted services in a school setting.  The LPN/LVN School Nurse provides 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 evaluate student’s care needs  
• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP  
• Performs interventions, treatments, and medications administration according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP  
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications  
• Completes documentation per client expectations  
• Coordinates and facilitates services as requested between the school, local health agencies, and other community resources to meet the needs of the student  
• Communicates with the school district personnel about student’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 Physician notification to obtain necessary orders  
• Collaborates with school/education personnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student’s health care needs  
• Evaluates and assures student safety at all times  
• Adheres to Amergis and school district policies  
• Maintains accuracy in student health record  
• At request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)  
• LPN/LVNs should direct questions regarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/or Clinical Designee)  

General Comments

Minimum Requirements: 

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse in state(s) where practicing  
• One year of School Nursing experience, preferred 
• At least one year of recent tracheostomy experience is required, unless approved by Amergis Clinical Designee 
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable 
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements 
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required 
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age