RN School Nurse Kent County and Montcalm County

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN School Nurse provides accountable nursing care consistent with the standards of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and applicable Michigan law. The nurse uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and upholds professional standards including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality of practice, resource utilization, and environmental health. The role aims to support optimal outcomes for students and families in the communities served.

The nurse provides evidence-based care in coordination with the interprofessional care plan and applicable health system and school policies. Responsibilities include student and family advocacy, point-of-care testing, documentation, assessment, individualized care and emergency action planning, education, delegation, and participation in quality improvement and professional development. A minimum of two shifts per month must be scheduled and/or worked.

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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of orientation and the introductory period.

Nice To Haves

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

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, and perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Protect privacy, confidentiality, and security of student, staff, and organizational data; practice ethically and with cultural sensitivity.
• 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.
• Evaluate educational needs of students, families, and school staff; use appropriate teaching strategies and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assume an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Participate in professional development, self- and peer-evaluation of nursing practice, and ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Schedule and/or work a minimum of two shifts per month.

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 and home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree