RN School Nurse, Kentwood

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with interprofessional plans of care, health system and school policies, and ANA/NASN standards. Coordinates care with health care teams and school districts, advocates for students and families, performs point-of-care testing, documents care and education accurately, and develops individualized health care and emergency action plans. Assesses student and family needs, supports education for students, families, and school staff, delegates appropriately, and contributes to professional development and quality improvement.

This is a full-time, day-shift role with 36 scheduled hours per week. Hours vary among 7:00–3:30, 7:30–4:00, and 8:00–4:30, Monday through Friday; weekend work is not scheduled. The primary location listed is Widdicomb South in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• For those starting in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within four years (as specified for Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and United Hospital).
• Two years of relevant nursing experience concentrated in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing.
• Michigan 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.
• Basic Life Support Instructor certification from the American Heart Association required within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of orientation and introductory period.
• American Heart Association First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care, health system and school policies, and ANA/NASN standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with health care team members and school districts to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Act as an advocate for students and families.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Maintain ethical, moral, and culturally sensitive behavior, and protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of student, staff, and organizational data.
• Document nursing care, teaching, and training accurately and in accordance with documentation guidelines; compile accurate reports.
• Assess student and family needs and analyze assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes 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.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Assume an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Engage in activities related to the professional role, advance school nursing knowledge and competence, 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 with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home 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