Registered Nurse (School Nurse) VSP/Limited Hours

Holland Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Holland Hospital is seeking a dedicated RN to coordinate and deliver nursing care for students in a school setting. You will collaborate with school staff, families, and community nursing partners to ensure safe, effective care and educational support while adhering to professional standards.

Responsibilities include care coordination, student/family teaching, and leadership in delegating nursing tasks. The role emphasizes quality outcomes under the Michigan Public Health Code with a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Michigan RN license or to be completed by end of orientation.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification or completed within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care for students served.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care to achieve desired outcomes in the school setting.
• Lead and delegate nursing activities in collaboration with school personnel and community agencies.
• Provide student/family teaching and promote safe, evidence-based nursing practice.
• Maintain documentation and participate in professional development.
• Uphold the hospital's standards and the Michigan Public Health Code requirements.

Skills

RN license

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES

The RN is responsible for the provision and coordination of health care services to students in the school setting. The RN coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, participates in student/family teaching and provides leadership by delegating and working cooperatively in a positive, manner with school personnel, community and various health care agencies in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the school setting. The RN is also accountable to practice in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, Article 15 (Health Occupations), Part 172 (Nursing). The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the students served in their area.

Pay Range: $31.23 to $44.61 per hour Employment Type: VSP/Limited hours Schedule: Day Shift, 6:30am to 4pm, no weekends or holidays.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required
• Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) required

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Promotes patient safety by maintaining the policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department, including maintaining the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Practices in accordance with the ANA Standards of Professional Performance including: QUALITY OF PRACTICE -- Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• EDUCATION -- Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current evidence-based nursing practice.
• PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION -- Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• COLLABORATION -- Collaborates with patient, family and other members of the healthcare team in the conduct of nursing practice.
• ETHICS -- Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE and RESEARCH -- Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• RESOURCE UTILIZATION -- Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH -- Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
• In addition, the nurse demonstrates COLLEGIALITY by interacting with and contributing to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

LEADERSHIP

Provides leadership as the healthcare expert in the school setting by assessing the overall system of care and developing a plan for ensuring healthcare needs are met (wellness policies, emergency plans, disasters, infectious disease prevention, crisis prevention, etc). Appropriately directs the coordination of care within the school community, among healthcare providers, families and community agencies. Appropriately directs and supervises non-licensed personnel in the performance of delegated nursing activities. Engages in practice as a recognized member of the school staff serving in key roles by participating on committees and administratively. Demonstrates awareness of and accountability to department/organization strategic goals and quality initiatives (including data collection and reporting).

NURSING PROCESS ASSESSMENT

Diagnosis, and Outcomes Identification Collects and analyzes data utilizing critical thinking skills to identify student health needs and nursing diagnoses for the school population Maintains records and evaluates student health data guided by clinical judgment and current research, collaborates with family faculty , and healthcare providers to validate data Identifies culturally appropriate short-and long-term student health outcome goals to address needs and documents outcomes as measurable goals Serves as case manager for students with acute or chronic health needs.

PLANNING

Uses evidence-based information to develop student individualized health care plans (IHP) to achieve expected outcomes to specific interventions Collaborates with school staff to plan strategies to promote appropriate use of school clinic Develops plans for emergency care Collaborates with school personnel in crisis/disaster planning Utilizes an efficient system of documenting care appropriately Develops plans for other school personnel to handle health situations when the RN is not available.

IMPLEMENTATION

Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care Collaborates with staff to implement student IHPs, coordinates care with student, family, faculty, and community resources Conducts appropriate health screening programs Performs effectively in emergency situations Provides consultation and communicates appropriate recommendations to students, family, faculty and healthcare providers regarding health related issues Documents interventions and activities Demonstrates ability to prioritize and adjust priorities based on student needs.

EVALUATION

Examines effectiveness of the strategies utilized in student IHPs to determine if outcomes were met Revises student's plan of care as appropriate Examines effectiveness of health promotion, education, and prevention activities with the school population Utilizes data collected from student outcomes and school outcomes to promote school health programs that support student learning and healthy development, documents results of evaluation by appropriate summary and/or annual reports.

EDUCATION

Utilizes health promotion, health education, and prevention activities to maintain and improve the health and safety of the student, families and school environment. Demonstrates ability to optimize student/family learning through the student/family learning abilities.

Why Holland Hospital? In a word—caring.

Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.