RN School Nurse Kent and Muskegon Counties

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with the professional standards of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and the laws of the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. 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.

This role requires scheduling and/or working a minimum of two shifts per month. The position develops and coordinates individualized interprofessional health care and emergency action plans, provides evidence-based nursing care, supports continuity of care through collaboration with health care teams and school districts, and serves as a student and family advocate. The nurse assesses student and family needs, provides education, documents care accurately and promptly, delegates appropriately, and participates in quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

The position is part-time, with a day shift and one scheduled hour per week. Listed hours of work are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; weekend frequency is not applicable. The primary location is Widdicomb South, 665 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids, in the Healthier Communities School Advocacy Grand Rapids department.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Two years of relevant nursing experience with a concentration 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.
• 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 at Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and United Hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of orientation and introductory period.
• 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 a student and family advocate.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Demonstrate moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior, applying the ANA Code of Ethics to decisions and actions.
• Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of student, staff, and organizational data.
• Document nursing care, teaching, and training according to documentation guidelines and compile accurate reports.
• 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 and outcomes.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Take an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Pursue professional development and advance knowledge and competence in school nursing; complete self- and peer evaluations of nursing practice.
• Participate in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality student care.
• Schedule and/or work a minimum of two shifts per month.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

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