RN School Nurse - Downers Grove - School RN
Company: Maxim Healthcare
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
RN School Nurse - Downers Grove1:1 School Nursing
Opportunity!!
Maxim Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) for a
one on one school nursing position! We are looking for Registered
Nurses (RN) who are committed and passionate about having a major
positive impact on a child's life.
We have positions ALL around the DuPage Country area
Responsibilities
* Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school
health program.
* Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state
and local laws, regulations and policies.
* Initiates program changes as needed.
* Manages program allotment efficiently.
* Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and
health department.
* Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and
providing a school health program.
* Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the
school health program.
* Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
* Maintains security of school health supplies.
* Instructs students in health education according to the state
curriculum (K-12).
* Serves as a resource person on health issues.\
* Provides staff development on health-related topics for school
staff and volunteers.
* Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and
staff.
* Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
* Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
* Conducts home visits when appropriate.
* Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
* Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health
data.
* Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and
child growth and development.
* Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for
treatment in coordination with other health and social service
agencies.
* Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and
regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
* Some knowledge of the school organization and the community
served.
* Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms
of disease.
* Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school,
local health agency, and other community resources.
* Ability to develop and maintain health records on students and
positive working relationships.
* Other Registered Nurses (RN) duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Current Registered Nurses (RN) license for the state in which the
nurse practices.
* Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
* Current Health Certificate (if applicable).
* Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
* One year prior Registered Nurses (RN) experience preferred.
* Current BLS card.
* Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical
specialty area(s) in which the nurse practices
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare, 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.
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Services, 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
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives
of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more
than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing,
physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and
behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses
and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service,
compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs
makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Services 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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