RN, School Nurse Float

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably according to the professional standards of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), as well as applicable State of Michigan requirements. Uses the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and upholds professional performance standards in ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, research, quality, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes for students and families in the communities served.

Provides evidence-based care in coordination with interprofessional care plans and applicable health system and school policies. Works with health care teams and school districts to coordinate care, advocates for students and families, and performs point-of-care testing as needed. Assesses student and family needs, identifies potential diagnoses or issues, sets goals, and develops and coordinates individualized health care and emergency action plans. Evaluates educational needs and teaches students, families, and school staff, assessing progress toward goals. Documents care and training accurately and promptly, protects confidential information, delegates appropriately, and contributes to quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

The position is based at the Widdicomb South site in Grand Rapids, Michigan, within Healthier Communities School Advocacy. It is a full-time, day-shift role scheduled for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with stated hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Two years of relevant nursing experience in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing.
• Michigan State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 90 days.
• For those who began this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within four years at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals or United Hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of orientation and introductory period.
• Basic Life Support Instructor certification from the American Heart Association, required within one year.
• First Aid certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with interprofessional plans of care and applicable health system, school, ANA, and NASN policies and standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with health care team members and school districts to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Advocate for students and families.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Practice ethically and in a culturally sensitive manner, using the ANA Code of Ethics to guide decisions and actions.
• Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of student, staff, and organizational data.
• Document nursing care, teaching, and training according to guidelines; compile accurate reports and complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Assess student and family needs and analyze assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and goals, and develop, implement, and coordinate individualized interprofessional health care and emergency action plans.
• Assess the educational needs of students, families, and school staff; use appropriate teaching strategies and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Take an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Engage in professional activities, advance knowledge and competence in school nursing, and complete self- and peer evaluations of nursing practice.
• Participate in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality student care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree