District Nurse (RN)

Position Purpose

Operating at the district level under the direct supervision of the District Nurse Coordinator and the Executive Director of Student Services, the Nurse provides clinical leadership and hands-on oversight for school health services. In alignment with MDE and MDHHS guidelines, this role implements and evaluates health services designed to support the District's mission of addressing the "whole" child. The Nurse acts as a key district resource, collaborating with staff, local agencies, and service providers to execute student health plans and ensure safe, high-quality, and compliant care across all buildings.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to school nurses and health staff
• Maintain and implement standards of care aligned with best practices and state regulations
• Support complex student health needs (e.g., chronic conditions, emergency care plans, etc.) and provide consultation on complex student health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies, etc.)
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable laws and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Framework for 21st Century Nurse Practice
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of school-based and day-to-day operations for the care of pediatric/adolescent or teenage patients
• Collaborate with students/families, nurses, and administration regarding student health care issues
• Assist families in navigating district policies, health care protocols, safety risk management, and student advocacy
• Communicate and collaborate with students/families, nurses, and administration regarding student health care issues
• Performs quality assurance audits and data review as required and provides written reports to Health Services Administration
• Responsible for timely dissemination of relevant information to Health Services Administration and other key personnel
• Maintains data on communicative diseases and submits proper reports to Kent County Health Department and Kent Intermediate School District
• Coordinates delivery of daily health services in a cost-effective manner
• Works hourly during summer school as needed
• Ensures each school maintains a standard of tools in all health rooms
• Assists in, training and development of contracted nurses, health aides, and other staff as needed
• Reports concerns to the District Nurse Coordinator in accordance with district policies and procedures
• Prioritizes goals so that they are consistent with student health care/administration needs
• Participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate
• May assist in coordinating partnerships with Universities and Nursing Colleges
• Works to obtain the MIHeart Safe Designation in all schools
• Files appropriate documentation for billing
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services, District Nurse Coordinator, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective patient assessment skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to make quality, independent decisions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of others
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to nursing practice to meet the needs of students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally and racially diverse environment

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Master's degree in nursing preferred
• Certification in school nursing preferred
• Three years of recent, relevant clinical experience
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Hold a non-BLS CPR instructor and/or skill evaluator certification in order to certify employees in First Aid/CPR/AED, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire date

Physical And Mental Demands, Work Hazards

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADA Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status

Exempt

APPLICATIONS

Submit an application, individual cover letter and resume through the online applitrack applicant center, no hard copy applications will be accepted via mail or hand delivery. All application materials must be uploaded and submitted no later than 5:00 PM on the specified posting deadline. Visit the district website: Click kentwoodps/employment.org

Kentwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.