About this department  

The School Nursing Program provides healthcare access to over 90,000 students, in 31 school districts throughout the State of  Michigan. Nurses provide onsite care, rounding, and triage services. The program’s objective is to provide health care resources to schools, by partnering with districts to fit their needs. The nurse helps to manage acute illness, injury and chronic health conditions for their students by partnering with districts to fit their needs.

Scope of work

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. 

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing Required
• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) – AHA Required 1 year

Primary Location

SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave - Grand Rapids

Department Name

School Advocacy - Healthier Communities - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30am-4pm

Days Worked

Monday- Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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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.

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