RN School Nursing *Immediate Hire*

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. All of Lansing School District's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In Pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire a School Nurse.
The school nurse may be assigned to any pre-K through 12th grade school within the Lansing School District. The school nurse provides professional nursing service to a variety of general education and special education students. School Nurses provide routine health care, case management, and emergency care within the school setting. The nurse will develop emergency care plans for students with acute and chronic health conditions, develop medical care plans for students with chronic health conditions, and assist students and families with access to school and community resources to improve health and remove barriers to school attendance and performance. The nurse may provide coordination of communicable disease in schools including health department reporting, case management, and prevention services. The school nurse will provide staff training, coordinate the school Medical Response Team, oversee the AED program, and provide annual training for medication administration, emergency medication administration, and a wide variety of health and wellness activities as assigned. School Nurses may participate in IEP team meetings, the development of behavior management plans, and other student plans to improve student success. The school nurse will function within the Nurse team to provide a wide range of health promotion, disease prevention, and coordination of care for all students within their assigned school(s).

Must have a valid Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Bachelor's degree required
Must have a current interim, standard, or professional school nurse certificate issued by the State Board of Education or be immediately eligible for one of the three categories of certification
Must have a minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience in school nursing, pediatric nursing or a related field
Develop emergency care plans for students with chronic illness
Develop medical care plans for students with chronic illnesses (asthma, allergies, seizures, etc.)
Serve as liaison between home, school, and health care providers
Assist students and families with access to environmental resources to improve attendance and well-being
Provide coordination of communicable diseases in school, including health department reporting, case management, and prevention
Provide classroom instruction re: health and wellness, prevention and health promotion strategies
Monitor administration of daily and emergency medication at school
Monitor and ensure compliance with district medication policies
Oversee the distribution, maintenance, and staff training for emergency medications such as Narcan, Epi-pen
Provide staff training for a wide variety of medical conditions and needs
Provide training for Medical Emergency Response Teams in each school
Ensure compliance with state-mandated immunization requirements including monitoring, referrals, follow-up, and hosting immunization clinics
Follow up with families whose children fail the state-mandated vision and hearing screenings at school
Follow up with families whose children fail the dental screenings
Oversight of the AED program, including monitoring of AED's and staff training regarding use and function
Provide hands-on skilled Nursing assessment and care for routine illness, accident, and injury at school
Assist families with obtaining primary care for their children in the community
Direct oversight for medical assistants assigned to their schools
Participate in IEP's and student planning at assigned schools
Oversee the distribution of Weekend Survival kits at assigned schools
Provide routine care, service, and support in school nurse-managed health clinics in school
Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$Bargaining Unit: LSEA
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed.