School Nurse Kentwood

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.

About the Role

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.
• Affirms 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: 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
• Required: CRT-Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year required
• Preferred: CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Driving: Frequently
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Seldom
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity: [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Benefits

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