Registered Nurse (RN) - Kalamazoo Area

healthbar-careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to clinical leadership

HealthBar benefits

Summer schedule

Job summary

HealthBar is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide dedicated school nursing for a student with complex medical needs in Kalamazoo, MI. The role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, about 32.5 hours per week with summers off and no nights or weekends.

You will deliver hands-on care, monitor health, and help the student participate safely in school day activities. You will work closely with HealthBar's clinical leadership and the school team to execute care plans,

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license.
• Experience providing complex clinical care.
• Experience with tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator support, and/or other advanced nursing skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the care team.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to successfully complete background checks and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Providing skilled nursing care and support throughout the student’s school day.
• Managing tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed.
• Monitoring ventilator use and mobility support.
• Maintaining care plans and documentation.
• Communicating with family, school staff and HealthBar team.
• Advocating for student health and participation in school activities.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator support

Suctioning

Documentation

Independent work

Relationship building

Clinical communication

Education

Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – School Nursing

Kalamazoo, MI | Starting at $46,500 | Benefits Eligible | Summers Off

Why This Role Is Different

School nursing gives you the opportunity to combine skilled clinical care with consistency, relationship-building, and meaningful impact.

In this role, you'll provide dedicated nursing care for a student with complex medical needs throughout the school day. You'll use your clinical expertise to provide hands-on care, monitor the student's health, and help ensure they can safely participate in their school environment.

Unlike traditional clinical settings, you'll have the opportunity to know the student, understand their care needs, and become an important part of their school community.

You'll also have the support of HealthBar's clinical team while working closely with school staff and the student's family.

Why Nurses Choose HealthBar

At HealthBar, we believe nurses do their best work when they have the time, support, and resources to provide meaningful care.

As a HealthBar school nurse, you'll have:

• A consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• Summers off
• No nights or weekends
• The opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with the student you support
• A collaborative school environment
• Access to HealthBar's experienced clinical leadership and support
• The opportunity to use your clinical skills in a different and highly rewarding setting

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 6.5 hours/day, approx. 32.5 hr/week
• Summers Off

Compensation & Benefits

• $46,500–$53,00 annually, equivalent to $40–$46/hour

This position is benefits eligible and includes:

• Direct access to a clinical provider for you, your spouse, and dependents
• Discounted care through the HealthBar healthcare network
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Biannual profit sharing
• Voluntary 401(k)
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Licensure and certification renewal support

What Your Days Look Like

You'll provide skilled nursing care and support throughout the student's school day, helping them safely participate in their education and school community.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing tracheostomy care and frequent suctioning
• Monitoring and supporting ventilator use
• Providing wheelchair and mobility support
• Providing assistance as needed throughout the school day
• Managing and monitoring a suprapubic catheter
• Monitoring the student's condition and responding appropriately to changes in their health status
• Following the student's established care plan and physician-directed orders
• Supporting the student with school-related activities and requirements
• Providing nursing support during school transportation and busing
• Accompanying the student on field trips and other school activities when required
• Communicating with school staff, family, and the HealthBar clinical team
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Advocating for the student's health, safety, and ability to participate in the school environment

Program Details

HealthBar partners with schools to provide individualized nursing services that support student health, safety, and educational success.

You'll work as part of the school community while maintaining access to HealthBar's clinical leadership and resources. This collaborative approach allows you to focus on providing high-quality nursing care while building trust with the student, family, teachers, administrators, and other members of the care team.

This Role Is a Great Fit If…

• You are an RN who enjoys providing hands-on, individualized care
• You have experience caring for patients with complex medical needs
• You are comfortable with tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator support, and catheter care
• You value consistency and relationship-based care
• You are confident working independently while knowing when to seek support
• You enjoy collaborating with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals
• You want to use your clinical skills in a school environment
• You are looking for a predictable schedule with summers off

The (Required) Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license
• Experience providing complex clinical care
• Experience with tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator support, and/or other advanced nursing skills preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a broader care team
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and fingerprinting