- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Pay Rate: $35/hr. – $37/hr.
- Hours/Weekly: 36-40 Hours
- Schedule: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday
- Contract Duration: 2023 – 2024 School w/ possibility of extension
- Benefits & Weekly Payout Offered
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilizes the nursing process toplan, implement and evaluate student’s care needs
- Demonstrates on each assignmentthe provision of skill nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders/IHP
- Performs interventions,treatments and medications administration according to the identifiedpriorities as outlined in the IHP
- Monitors and documentseffectiveness of interventions, treatments and medications
- Completes documentation perclient expectations
- Coordinates and facilitatesservices as requested between the school, local health agencies and othercommunity resources to meet the needs of the student
- Communicates with the schooldistrict personnel about student’s plan of care/IHP
- Notifies District SchoolNurse/Maxim Supervisor /Parent/Physician as outlined in the IHP regarding thefollowing:
Changes in condition of student
Physician notification to obtainnecessary orders
Collaborates with school/educationpersonnel/other health agencies as requested, to design and meet student’shealth care needs
Evaluates and assures student safetyat all times
Adheres to Maxim Healthcare andschool district policies
Maintains accuracy in student healthrecord
Supports professional practice byobserving the following:
Nurse Practice Act
Standards of Nursing Practice
Standards of Patient Care
Standards of accrediting body (The Joint Commission)
State laws
Educational Codes and Federal Laws as described in the ADA and IDEA
Patient Bill of Rights
Maxim Healthcare and schooldistrict policies
- At request of school districtparticipates in student care conferences/Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- LPN/LVNs should direct questionsregarding orders and changes in condition to a Supervising RN (DN and/orClinical Supervisor)
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accreditedregistered, practical or vocational nursing program
- Licensed as a LicensedPractical, Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse in state(s) where practicing
- One year of professionalexperience, preferred
- Complies with acceptedprofessional standard and practice
- Willingness to participate inskill advancement, if applicable
- Participation and completion ofMaxim’s Competency program
- Current CPR
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (percontract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state andlocal requirements
- Successful completion of newhire training as applicable to job site
- Understand patientconfidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectivelyelicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, butnot limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communicationskills; proficiency in the English language may be required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim’s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.
