Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - School #86817

Adelphi is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services to students at a school in Mount Vernon, New York.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the school administration to provide nursing services to students, including medically fragile students who require skilled nursing services, in accordance with established guidelines and standards of practice.

Job Quick Facts:

• ID: BD-1184-01
• Profession: Registered Nurse or LPN
• Location: Mount Vernon, New York
• Facility Type: School
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours a day
• Rate RN: $50
• Rate LPN: $40

Requirements:

• Valid RN or LPN License under NY state law, inclusive of state education department licensing requirements.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience providing nursing services, preferably in school districts or similar settings.
• Experience with a medically fragile student population is strongly preferred.
• Any relevant certification(s).

Responsibilities:

• Perform injury and illness assessment.
• Providing skilled nursing services to students, including medically fragile students, as prescribed by physicians, IEPs, or 504 plans.
• Performing care, cleaning, and maintenance of medical equipment and devices including: Feeding tubes, Tracheotomies, Colostomy bags, Oxygen tanks, and related respiratory support equipment, IV medication administration, and Oral medication administration.
• Administering, maintaining, and assisting with medical interventions that are medically necessary during the school day or during transportation, as required.
• Monitoring student health status and responding to medical needs or emergencies.
• Supporting continuity of care for students with chronic or complex medical needs.
• Preparing and submitting all required reports, testing data, and observation notes.
• Providing documentation needed for Medicaid billing or other reporting (billing itself is not expected).
• Coordinating all nursing services with the Director of Special Education or their designee.
• Serving assigned students in both in-district and out-of-district locations as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.