Job Summary Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA and NASN. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes from students and families in the communities served. Essential Functions Need to schedule and/or work a minimum of 2 shifts per month. Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system and school policies and procedures, and national organization (NASN/ANA). Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and/or school district in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a student / family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required. Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of student, staff, and organizational data. Documents nursing care, teaching and training consistent with documentation guidelines and compiles accurate reports. Assesses the overall needs of the student/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues. Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates individualized interprofessional health care and emergency action plans that recommend strategies to achieve outcomes in accordance with ANA and NASN Standards of Practice. Evaluates the student, family, and school staff educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes. Ensures required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to school nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality student care.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree