RN School Nurse Kent County and Montcalm County

Job title: RN School Nurse Kent County and Montcalm County

Job Summary

Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA and NASN. This includes ethical practice, 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 from students and families in the communities served.

Essential Functions

• Need to schedule and/or work a minimum of 2 shifts per month.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system and school policies and procedures, and national organization (NASN/ANA). Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and/or school district in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a student / family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of student, staff, and organizational data.
• Documents nursing care, teaching and training consistent with documentation guidelines and compiles accurate reports.
• Assesses the overall needs of the student/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates individualized interprofessional health care and emergency action plans that recommend strategies to achieve outcomes in accordance with ANA and NASN Standards of Practice. Evaluates the student, family, and school staff educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes.
• Ensures required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.
• Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to school nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality student care.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in Nursing

• Required Bachelor's Degree (Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 4 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017)

• 2 years of relevant experience in nursing with a concentration in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing Preferred

• Successful completion of orientation and introductory period Required

• State of Michigan Registered Nurse license Upon Hire required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association 90 Days required Or Basic Life Support from American Red Cross 90 Days required

• BLS Instructor - American Heart Association 1 Year required

• First Aid - American Heart Association preferred

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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

• Primary Location

• SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave NW - Grand Rapids

• Department Name

• Healthier Communities School Advocacy Grand Rapids - Corporate

• Employment Type

• Part time

• Shift

• Day (United States of America)

• Weekly Scheduled Hours

• 1

• Hours of Work

• 7:30-4:30

• Days Worked

• Monday- Friday

• Weekend Frequency

• N/A

• An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.