SCHOOL NURSE RN
About The Position
The role of the School Nurse is to manage and coordinate the assigned school's health services program based on requirements established by school division policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statues; maintain and operate the school clinic. This position provides expertise and oversight of school health services and to promote health education. The school nurse advocates for the physical, emotional, mental, and social health of students. The School Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that he/she upholds the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant, and commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Requirements
- Graduation from NLN accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse with current licensure in the State of Michigan.
- BLS certification required.
- Attends unit conferences, in-service programs and continuing education activities to meet the organization’s expectations.
- Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
- Clinical nursing skills.
- Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
- Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
- Constant standing and walking
- Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision
- Occasional lifting to 100 lbs. or more
- Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience preferred
- National Certified School Nurse credential preferred
Responsibilities
- Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care
- Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors
- Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
- Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
- Overseeing infection control measures
- Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school
- Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans
- Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures
- Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
- Providing health advice to school educational teams
- Assisting families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
