One-on-One School Nurse

1:1 School Nurse

Working as a one-to-one school nurse with a high medical needs student in the Thornapple Kellogg School District - Lee Elementary.

Terms of Employment: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. School year position

Salary: $34 per hour

Qualifications

1. Required Associate's Degree in Nursing

2. Two years of relevant experience in nursing with a concentration in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing preferred

3. Successful completion of orientation and introductory period required

4. 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

5. CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association preferred

6. Trach trained required

Job Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Documents nursing care, teaching and training consistent with documentation guidelines and compiles accurate reports.

4. Assesses the overall needs of the student/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.

5. Ensures required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

6. 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.

7. 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.