Boston, Massachusetts
Category: Schools
Contract - Part Time
Job ID: 845017
Work Setting: Healthcare
Contract Duration: 38 Weeks
Est. Pay: $1215 / Week
Posted Date: 10/11/2024
Boston, Massachusetts
Work Setting: Healthcare
Category: Schools
Contract Duration: 38 Weeks
Contract - Part Time
Est. Pay: $1215 / Week
Job ID: 845017
Posted Date: 10/11/2024
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The RN Tracheostomy 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 RN Tracheostomy School Nurse provides services in accordance with Amergis Healthcare’s 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 skill 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 the 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 Clinical Designee /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 Ability to perform emergency trach change if needed/required by student’s respiratory status Provides trach care to students to maintain the patency of the tube while minimizing risk for infection Performs trach suctioning and cleaning per provider orders Evaluates and assures student safety at all times Adheres to Amergis Healthcare and school district policies Maintains accuracy in student health record At request of school district participates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)Minimum Requirements:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing One year of school nursing experience, preferred Completes tracheostomy competencies, successfully At least one year of recent tracheostomy experience 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 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. Apply Now Apply For This Job Via Stay Up To DateSign up to receive job alerts
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