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Amergis LPN/LVN School Credentialed in Lexington, Massachusetts

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Credentialed Nurse to identify and treat health disorders among students and provides instruction in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. The School Credentialed Nurse evaluates the physical conditions of students and refers students to appropriate resources as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts immunization programs

  • Assesses case manager health needs

  • Assesses and evaluates the health & developmental status of pupils

  • Performs health counseling to include: crisis intervention, drug and alcohol addiction, etc.

  • Interprets health and developmental assessments

  • Designs and implements individual student health maintenance plans

  • Refers the pupil, parent, & guardian to community resources

  • Maintains communication to promote needed treatments

  • Interprets medical and nursing findings

  • Consults with, conducts in-service training for, and serves as a resource person

  • Develops and implements the health education curriculum

  • Participates in implementing health instruction curriculum

  • Counsels & assists pupils & parents in health-related adjustments

  • Teaches health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher

  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

  • Valid School Nurse Services Credential required

  • Valid nurse license issued by the state required

  • Two years of successful experience as a school nurse preferred

  • Valid CPR certification

  • 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 may be 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.

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