RN School Nurse Wyoming

Corewell Health • Wyoming, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with professional standards established by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and applicable legal requirements. Uses the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and upholds professional performance standards covering 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 care in coordination with the interprofessional plan of care and applicable health system and school policies. Collaborates with health care and school teams, advocates for students and families, documents care and education, assesses needs, develops and evaluates individualized health and emergency action plans, and supports safe, high-quality school nursing practice. The role is full-time, with a day shift schedule of 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Work hours are 7:00–3:30, 7:30–4:00, or 8:00–4:30.

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.
• Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support Instructor certification from the American Heart Association within one year.
• Successful completion of orientation and the introductory period.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant nursing experience, preferably 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 care plans, health system and school policies, and ANA/NASN standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with health care team members and school districts to support continuity and coordination of care.
• Advocate for students and families, and perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Practice ethically and with cultural sensitivity; protect 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 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.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Assume an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Pursue ongoing professional development, evaluate nursing practice through self- and peer review, and participate in improvement activities that contribute to quality student care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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.

What This Job Offers

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