Registered Nurse

School Nurse (RN BSN)

JobSummary:

TheRegistered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing and health-related services within a center-based special education school. As part of a collaborative nursing and multidisciplinary team the nurse ensures student medical needs are safely and effectively met through implementation of individualized health care plans medication administration ongoing health monitoring this role the nurse supports student health safety and access to educational programming throughout the school day by responding to a wide range of medical needs providing direct care and coordinating closely with special education staff therapists and administrators to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes student participation and well-being.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement and monitor student Individualized Health Care Plan s (IHCP)

• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures in accordance with state regulations and district policies

• Monitor assess and document student health status and communicate changes to appropriate staff and families as

• Support activities of daily living (ADLs) which may include feeding toileting hygiene positioning and mobility

• Respond to medical emergencies and implement emergency care plans as needed

• Collaborate with teachers therapists administrators and support staff to promote student safety and participation

• Maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with FERPA HIPAA and district policies

• Provide guidance and support to school staff regarding student medical needs

• Maintain a safe clean and supportive environment including proper use of medical and protective equipment

• At times may accompany students during transportation to and from the program including riding the school bus if required to provide medical monitoring support and ensure student health and safety during transit.

• At times may be to support student needs and provide staff training to other programs within the ISD.

• Other duties as assigned .

Education and Experience:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN)

• Valid state nursing license in good standing

• Experience working with children with special needs and/or medically fragile students preferred

• BLS/CPR certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire )

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills

• Ability to work independently and make sound medical judgments in a school setting

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

• Patience flexibility and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Ability to work effectively on a team

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift transfer and position students with or without mechanical assistance (typically up to 50 pounds)

• Ability to stand walk bend kneel and sit for extended periods

• Ability to perform nursing tasks requiring manual dexterity and physical stamina

CompensationandDetails:

• Compensation: $68800-$86000 commensur ate with experience

• Schedule: Full-Time Full Year 190 days per year .

• Employee Group: Non-union salary

• Benefits: Full benefits package including health dental vision disability and life insurance. MPSERS provided retirement plan.

• FLSA: Exempt

Notices:

Job Description Changes: Job descriptions may be subject to change based on the OAISDs needs. This is meant to describe a basic overview of qualificationsrole and is not an exhaustive or fully comprehensive list as other duties may be assigned.

Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment. Civil Rights Coordinators arelocatedat OAISD 13663 Port Sheldon St. Holland MI 49424 to handle inquiriesregardingthe nondiscrimination policies and grievance Ext: 4091.

Required Experience:

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