LPN​/LVN - School Nurse

Staff Today is seeking a LPN / LVN School Nurse for a local contract job in DeLand, Florida.

• Specialty:
  School Nurse
• Discipline:
  LPN / LVN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a School LPN to work at a facility in DeLand, FL . These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $18 / hour

* W2

POSITION GOAL

To appraise, protect and promote the health of the students at assigned school(s) within the scope of practice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code

• Two (2) years pediatric, public health, or school health experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or related field
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver's License agrees to acquire a Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately

• Ability to exhibit skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing treatments, such as skilled care nursing procedures

• Ability to teach selected students selected procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health issues

• Ability to communicate clearly with parents, physicians, other health care workers, faculty and school administrators

• Ability to communicate with students on their cognitive level

• Ability to assist in the provision of health assessments

• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of health plans

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.
* Identify, evaluate and assess health problems and concerns.

2.
* Coordinate any necessary routine medical interventions needed.

3.
* Provide nursing care and physician ordered treatments, procedures and mediations to designated students.

4.
* Maintain effective and productive operation of designated health room and/or treatment sites, including clinic supplies.

5.
* Assist in the management of all cases of health problem referrals.

6.
* Function as a health education resource person to school faculty and staff.

7.
* Provide, maintain, and interpret student health records.

8.
* Attend student staffings and participate in individual educational plans as appropriate.

9.
* Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing documentation of all nursing care, treatments, procedures, and medications.

10.
* Provide health related in-service programs to school personnel when appropriate.

11.
* Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.

12.
* Attend appropriate seminars, workshops and continuing educational programs related to school health and school nursing practice for professional improvement.

13. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Nursing Supervisor

At Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States.

• Purpose

To be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.

• Mission

To provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients/customers.

• Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level.

• Core Values

We believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.