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Amergis RN School - Population Based 24/25 SY in Vancouver, Washington
$50 - $52
The RN Delegating School Nurse delegates the assignment of routine nursing tasks to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). The RN is responsible for continuous oversight of the delegated tasks and maintaining documentation of the UAP.
The oversight includes ensuring that delegated tasks are within the best interest of the student and apart of the students IHP/ 504 plan. The RN is also responsible for assessing competency and skills of the UAP who will be performing routine standardized nursing tasks.
The oversight will include supervision of the UAP’s as required by regulation, contract and personnel management associated with the clinical delivery. The RN Delegating School Nurse is accountable to all federal, state, and local contracts and programs, and Amergis requirements.
The RN Delegating School Nurse is also responsible for the ongoing evaluation of UAP’s in collaboration with the district nurse. Critical to this role is the assurance of clinical skills and competency of caregivers as well as safety for the student. This position will include ongoing caregiver supervision, development and evaluation under the direction of the District Building Nurse and Amergis Healthcare Staffing requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Determines if delegated task is within the best interest and safety of the student outlined in the student’s IHP/504 Plan and permitted by state regulations
Verifies that the delegated tasks are within the scope of practice as determined by State Board of
Nursing, National Association of School Nurses and Amergis policy
Handles onsite evaluation of the competency of the UAP and their written documentation is required by the delegating RN
Complete all trainings and attains all certifications as required by federal, state, or program requirements
Provides clinical oversight, support and care management as required by contract and/or regulation
Collaborates with district to provide supervision to school-based professionals while on assignment; assesses and investigates staff concerns and issues, and provides performance coaching when appropriate
Meets routinely with the district, to ensure communication, collaboration, and continuity of care
Provides and ensures student care coordination and transition management activities, as directed by contract
May be required to provide direct nursing care in the absence of an assigned SBP at a site
Partners with the District RN and Internal Amergis Clinical designee to ensure compliance on delegation and supervision requirements
Collaborates with the client’s building nurse/district nurse, medical director, and school-based professionals regarding nursing practice, training, client policies, procedures and protocols
Attends other mandatory training, orientations and meetings at the request of the client
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 according to the identified priorities as outlined in the IHP
Minimum Requirements:
Active Registered Nurse licensure in state of practice
Minimum two years’ experience in school nursing preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Supervisory experience, preferred
Successful completion of the “Delegating to Unlicensed Personnel” training module required
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.