School Nurse

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).

Qualifications:

• 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

Sample Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• Connect with students with high absenteeism to remove barriers to attendance
• 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
• Participate in the development of plans and other student plans to improve access to the curriculum
• Make district-wide referrals for various needs and services (FORT, behavioral support, counseling, etc.)
• Oversee the distribution of Weekend Survival kits at assigned schools
• Provide routine care, service, and support in school nurse-managed health clinics in school
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
• 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.