RN School Nurse, Kentwood

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d

About The Position

Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably according to the professional standards of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and the laws of the State of Michigan. 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 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 accordance with the interprofessional plan 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 required point-of-care testing, documents care and education, assesses student and family needs, and develops individualized health and emergency action plans. The role includes educating students, families, and school staff; delegating appropriately; maintaining privacy and confidentiality; and contributing to professional development and quality improvement.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with 36 scheduled hours per week. Work hours vary between 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The primary location is Widdicomb South, 665 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• For those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within four years.
• 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 introductory period.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting and carrying, frequent sitting, driving, and hand dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant nursing experience concentrated in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing.
• First Aid certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan 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, and perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Demonstrate ethical and culturally sensitive practice, and 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 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.
• Advance knowledge and competence in school nursing, participate in self- and peer evaluation, and engage in 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 offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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