School Nursing Opportunity!!

　　Maxim Healthcare is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the school setting! We are looking for RNs and LPNs who are committed and passionate about having a major positive impact on a child’s life.

　　The student lives in Glendale Heights and attends school in Downers Grove. The acuity level/skills are multi-needs, cognitive disabilities , seizures, and g-tube. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30a-3:30pm.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　The Medical/Teacher Assistant's primary responsibility is to the individual student's health and safety needs. When these needs are met, the MA/TA will follow the duties outlined for the

　　general Teacher Assistant.

　　· Along with the Certified School Nurse the Nurse/TA will assist in the development of the classroom health plans and provide classroom staff inservice regarding health plans.

　　· Perform medical procedures that are necessary for students who require medical assessment (i.e., blood glucose monitoring, catheterizations, gastrostomy tube care, tracheostomy care.)

　　· Monitor and assist students in daily routines and help students follow individual daily schedules.

　　· Document procedures and health status of student on daily log.

　　· Communicate changes in health status of student to Program Nurse and/or Teacher.

　　· Handle medical emergencies appropriately and classroom problems quickly and efficiently.

　　· Provide instruction to students individually and/or in small groups following the Teacher's lesson plans and with Teacher direction.

　　· Accompany, assist and monitor students as needed in all other areas of school program outside of classroom (i.e. mainstream classes, community, vocational, transportation to and from home as appropriate, etc.)

　　· Implement established classroom and individual behavior management plans

　　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.