Registered Nurse

Grand Rapids Public Schools Dickinson Elementary School (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

DEPARTMENT:
Community and Student Affairs

BARGAINING UNIT:
Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

WAGE:
Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Director of Health Services

GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

JOB SUMMARY

The nurse works in collaboration with other members of the educational and healthcare team to coordinate and provide health services to scholars to enable them to participate in the educational process. The nurse uses clinical judgement to assess and treat scholars’ illnesses and injuries. The school nurse may delegate and supervise support staff providing health services to scholars. The school nurse is a leader in health promotion and disease prevention and works to maintain a safe school environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Education and Experience:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Maintenance of yearly CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in nursing
• A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience
• Experience with medically fragile children
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to make quality, independent decisions and solve practical problems with a variety of variables
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of others
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to nursing practice to meet the needs of scholars
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse scholars, peers, parents, and community
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with effective written and verbal communication abilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assesses and monitors physiological, psychological, and sociocultural needs of scholars, and the school community
• Develops and maintains a written individualized healthcare plan for scholar health concerns that is consistent with the scholars’ changing needs/goals. The care plan is congruent with physician orders, district policies and procedures and legal mandates
• Provides and/or delegates health services consistent with the written plan of care
• Provides leadership to the school healthcare team using effective organisational skills, systematic problem solving and communication skills (verbal/written)
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health services program that is consistent with district healthcare standards
• Documents nursing care/ education consistent with documentation guidelines and compiles accurate reports
• Arranges and manages the physical setting of the health office
• Delegates and supervises support staff to facilitate quality services in a cost-effective manner
• Participates with others to develop, review, and revise protocols, procedures and guidelines related to the prevention and control of chronic health conditions and injuries and the maintenance of a healthy…