RN Registered Nurse / School Nurse

When it comes to providing for medically fragile children and adults, we know what matters most! We strive to provide the very best for our patients everyday. Many times our services allow for loved ones to stay home for their care, surrounded by their family.

PSA Healthcare is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work as a school nurse. The School Nurse is responsible for providing various client related services to assist in meeting health needs of students and reducing absenteeism in the schools.

* Attending the student’s Health Plan development meetings when applicable * Obtaining and recording all oral and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure readings, as well as height and weight when indicated. * Enforcing and following School Board Policy for head-lice screenings, detection, school dismissal, and clearance for returning to school * Screening for hearing and vision as clinic flow allows * Administering basic and minor first aid as needed * Accurately documenting services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures on the day of the services are rendered.

**Description of Requirements:** * Proof of eligibility to work in the United States * Current and unrestricted RN or LPN license to practice in the state for which you are applying * Current CPR certification * Current Continuing Education if required by state * Diploma or certificate from state accredited RN or LPN program * Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures * Good organizational and communication skills **Physical Requirements:** * Frequent lifting and repositioning of patients * Repeated or prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, twisting and occasional climbing of stairs * Acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of touch, smell and taste * Agility and strength sufficient to handle patients and equipment without assistance * Must be able to appropriately respond physically and psychologically to emergency situations in the home or during transport * Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other health conditions