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Job ID
561878
Category
Nursing
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Salary: $100 per Transport (up to $200/day!)

$1000.00 sign-on bonus for all FT caregivers!

We are excited to announce that Maxim Healthcare is partnering with the Harvard School District in our search for 1:1 transport school nurses! 

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work one to one with patients on their transport to and from school:

Position details:

Pay: $100 per transport (up to $200 a day!)

Schedule:

Start: 7:30 a.m. (arrive by 7:15 a.m.) – wrap by 9:00 a.m.

PM shift: ~1:25 p.m. – ~4:00 p.m.

Route structure:

AM: One trip with two students, then a longer AM route with a single student.

PM: One long route with two stops (two students on the first leg), then return to the school for a second leg with one student.

Student needs (overview; all care plans provided in training):

Student A: Non-verbal; VNS seizures; trouble handling secretions.

Student B: Continuous feeds via GJ tube (AM & PM); seizure history with emergency meds (low likelihood of use); PM transport includes trach; no ventilator; breathing around the tube at risk if dislodged.

Safety and care requirements: Experience with medical supports in a transport setting preferred; ability to follow detailed care plans; strong communication with school staff and guardians.

Location: Woodstock elementary/middle school campus; primary pick-up/drop-off at the Harvard site (Harvard does not have a SPED program).


Why Join Maxim:

  • Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities 
  • Provide nursing care for student(s) with medical needs (Trach, vent, G-tube Feedings, seizure monitoring with rescue medications, personal care, Diabetic care, etc.), 
  • May ride the bus to and from school with patient 

Requirements
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
  • Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
  • Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
  • Current BLS card.
  • One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare 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, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity 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.
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