RN School Nurse Kent and Muskegon Counties

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with American Nurses Association (ANA) and National Association of School Nurses (NASN) standards and Michigan law. Uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and upholds professional performance standards that include 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.

The nurse must schedule and/or work at least two shifts per month. The role provides evidence-based care, coordinates with health care and school teams, advocates for students and families, conducts point-of-care testing as required, develops and evaluates individualized care and emergency action plans, documents care accurately and promptly, and supports safe, high-quality student care through leadership, delegation, education, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within four years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, at Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and United Hospital.
• 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 introductory period.
• Schedule and/or work at least two shifts per month.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with interprofessional plans 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.
• Demonstrate ethical and culturally sensitive practice; use the ANA Code of Ethics to guide decisions and actions.
• Advocate for the privacy, confidentiality, and security of student, staff, and organizational data.
• Document nursing care, teaching, and training according to 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; 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 on time.
• Provide autonomous nursing leadership and delegate appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to facilitate safe, high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Advance knowledge and competence in school nursing, complete self- and peer-evaluation of nursing practice, and participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Schedule and/or work a minimum of two shifts per month.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support 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 items.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree