RN School Nurse

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

• 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 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 (Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and United Hospital)

• 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

• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year required
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• 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

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7-3:30, 7:30-4 or 8-4:30

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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