Strive Health Services is a locally owned and operated private duty nursing agency, and we are searching for a professional and caring Pediatric RN or LVN.

We believe in many cases patients can heal faster and flourish receiving care in their own home. As a private duty nurse, you will work one on one with a patient with a wide variety of needs and you will be a part of a complete care model which allows for our patients to remain in their homes surrounded by their loved ones.

NIGHT SHIFT 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Employees of Strive Health Services, LLC have the following benefits:

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Holiday pay and potential for overtime
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Schedules
• Opportunity to advance skill set
• Part of an independently owned and operated entity where you will become part of the family and treated with respect, honor and integrity.
• Electronic Charting
• Trach/Ventilator Training offered

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• At least 6 months of LVN/RN experience
• Current valid Texas license to practice as issued by the State Board of Nursing

Job Responsibilities:

• RN or LVN will provide One on One patient care
• RN or LVN will assist in planning and implementing care in accordance with the plan of care
• RN or LVN will assure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care
• RN or LVN will provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
• RN or LVN will demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency
• RN or LVN will promote agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care

If you are intuitive, reliable, and practice compassionate nursing care, we would love for you to be a part of our family! Send us your resume TODAY!

Please Note: PAY RATE IS DEPENDENT UPON YOUR LICENSE LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE

• Provide care to campers and staff in accordance with required treatment Procedures. - Review camper health histories with an emphasis on current illnesses and allergies.
• Communicating health needs of students to instructors and administration as needed.
• Administration of doctor prescribed and current prescription and over the counter medication.
• Providing first aid for minor injuries and illnesses.
• Referring more serious issues to the appropriate medical personnel.  
• Maintaining accurate health logs and incident report logs.
• Communicate with parents in regards to health concerns.
• Maintain a clean, healthy and warm environment in the infirmary.
• Keep clean and prepped sick beds.
• Monitor and distribute medications.
• Stay up to date on staff personnel medical information and histories.
• Box and organize all camper health forms for storage. 
• Administer prescriptions/medications.
• Manage health kits for instructor field use.

• Promotes, implements, and upholds professional standards of school nursing practice and follows state and local health practice statutes, district policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Applies nursing practices to administer basic health care and first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured scholars and staff.
• Serves as a medical resource and health advocate for scholars and staff.
• Assumes the responsibility of appropriate health assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referrals for students.
• Plays a key role in identifying health concerns and treatment measures, providing instruction, counseling, and guidance in the maintenance of good health practices and disease prevention.
• Administers over the counter medication and medication with doctor’s orders included.  
• Conducts vision, hearing, BMI, and postural screenings.
• Provide regular communication to parents, teachers, school leaders, about relevant health-related matters.
• Supervises prescribed medical treatments and medication administration.
• Provides assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute/chronic health conditions and in emergency situations.
• As a member of Child Study Team, gathers information and gives input for intervention strategies.  Also works with School Psychologist to assure that services match the academic and social-emotional needs of scholars.
• Complete projects that require specialized knowledge of scholar data or systems including asthma and food allergy lists and state reporting.
• Collaborate with existing school partners, such as food vendor, and build new community partnerships as appropriate.

• Assists in the development or revision of policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health program.
• Monitors compliance with current state immunization and health assessment requirements to ensure scholars have met minimum immunization requirements for school entry.
• Creates and maintains health care plans (IHCP), medical emergency cards, immunization records of all scholars for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state law and providing information required for intra-district transfer of records as needed.
• Ensures all data on scholar health and wellness are tracked in appropriate student information systems and files.
• Provides identification, assessment, care planning, referral and follow-up for students with acute/chronic health care needs and/or communicable diseases.  
• Creates and updates medical plans for students with health concerns that require classroom accommodations.
• Works with the Principal to establish systems that keep scholars in class and in school unless medically necessary.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the school and family for medical 504s.

• Interprets student health care needs to families and school staff.
• Supports communication to families to encourage follow-through of health care referrals.
• Educates students, staff, and parents/guardians regarding medication administration, medical procedures needed at school, acute/chronic illness management, prevention and control of communicable diseases, acute/chronic illness management, emergency care, and other health-related issues.
• Develops and maintains advisory and educational displays related to student and community health throughout the school.
• Works with the School Psychologist to counsel students with psychological and medical concerns and/or physical limitations and assists in adaptation of any limitations.
• Collaborates with the Health & Physical Education Teacher to create and teach a health course focusing on wellness, nutrition, and fitness.  

• Attend to illnesses or injuries of both campers and staff per written protocols
• Work within written protocols and scope of practice.  Actively seek out definition from the Health Lodge Supervisor and Camp Physician whenever necessary
• Administer both over-the-counter and prescription medications to campers and staff per written protocol at designated times 
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of medication administration as well as illness and injury  care delivered to campers and staff per written protocols
• Report illness, injury or abuse to proper authorities when necessary per written protocol
• Maintain a watchful presence to the overall wellness of campers and staff
• Work directly with the Camp Physician, EMS, fire department and hospital either by phone or in person when such need may arise to attend to the illness or injury of a camper or staff
• Live in the health lodge and attend to camper illness and injury as the on-duty overnight registered nurse
• Attend morning supervisory staff meetings and other camp meetings and functions when assigned to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director.
• Attend meals at the Camp Sloane dining hall if directed to do so by the Health Lodge Supervisor or Camp Director
• With the help of the entire health lodge staff, maintain cleanliness and order within the health lodge to standards set by the Health Lodge Supervisor.

• Work in a team environment within the guidelines of the camp physician and health lodge supervisor.
• Maintain current certification as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
• Lift as much as 25 lbs.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled activities and duties
• Complete all duties as assigned.