Massachusetts Healthcare Jobs

The 1:1 School LPN/LVN identifies and treats healthdisorders among students in the school setting. The 1:1 School LPN/LVN providesinstruction for the student’s general wellbeing and disease prevention. TheSchool LPN/LVN monitors the student’s physical conditions in the school settingand refers the student to appropriate resources as needed. The work of the School LPN/LVN is performedin compliance with his/her LPN/LVN scope of practice and according to stateeducation codes.

Position

Transport RN or LPN

Location

AM Pickup time: 6:50 am at the Pediatric Care Facility .

Am Drop off time: approximately 7:15 am at the childs school.

PM pickup would be 1:45p

Start Date

ASAP

Duration

June 21st (potential to extend)

Schedule

See above

Job Description

The medical diagnosis is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, anoxic brain injury, spasticity and seizure disorder. The student is nonverbal and uses an AAC device.

Transportation checklist:

• Emergency medication (Nayzilam 5mg for seizure activity 5 min or longer ) must

be transported to and from school with student and nurse

• Monitor for seizure activity (description: persistent twitching and absence

seizures, always keep track of time and count to report to the nurse.)

• Farrell valve system (connected to G-tube) in place & unclamped (ALWAYS

double-check and ask the student’s nurse if the farrell bag is ready to travel.)

• Kangaroo e-pump (Stop & flush any running feed prior to van moving. May

reconnect on arrival to destination & vehicle stops).

• Monitor for lip biting (If the student is in a tonic/clonic position, wait until she

releases her grip before gently pulling down on her chin to stop the biting.)

• AAC device (When commuting to school, she should always have her

communication device with her.)

Experience

Pedi experience preferred

Minimum Requirements:

• Current LPN/LVN license for the state in which the nursepractices

• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

• One year prior professional nursing experience in schoolsetting 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 fortreatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies

• Some knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws andregulations affecting the delivery of school health services

• Understands the school organization and the community served

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  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.