RN School Nurse Wyoming

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d

About The Position

Provides accountable nursing care in accordance with professional standards from the American Nurses Association (ANA) and National Association of School Nurses (NASN), as well as applicable legal requirements. Uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to guide care. Upholds professional performance standards, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. Works to achieve optimal outcomes for students and families in the communities served.

Provides evidence-based care in coordination with interprofessional care plans and health system and school policies. Assesses student and family needs, develops and coordinates individualized health and emergency action plans, provides education, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes. Collaborates with health care and school teams, advocates for students and families, documents care accurately, performs point-of-care testing as required, and may delegate appropriately to unlicensed staff. Participates in professional development and ongoing quality improvement activities.

The position is based at the Widdicomb South site in Grand Rapids. It is full-time, with a day shift and 36 scheduled hours per week. Work hours are 7:00–3:30, 7:30–4:00, or 8:00–4:30, Monday through Friday; weekends are not scheduled.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Two years of relevant nursing experience, with a concentration in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing.
• Michigan State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support Instructor certification through the American Heart Association required within one year.
• Successful completion of orientation and the introductory period.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; required within four years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, at the specified Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and United Hospital locations.
• First Aid certification through 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.
• Maintain moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive conduct and use 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 in accordance with documentation 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 educational needs of students, families, and school staff; use appropriate teaching strategies and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Assume an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Pursue ongoing professional learning and competence in school nursing, and participate in self- and peer evaluation of nursing practice.
• Participate in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality student care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other purchases.
• 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