Residential School Nurse (ASL/Bilingual)

Marquette-Alger RESA; Flint (MI); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) in Flint, MI, is a bilingual ASL/English school with a residential component. The nurse collaborates with the educational and healthcare team to provide health services, assessing and treating conditions, and coordinating with families for student care.

The school nurse staff the Health Center and dorm facilities, administers medications, maintains records, and leads health-related staff training and plan development for students with medical needs.

Qualifications

• Substantial specialized knowledge and skill in general, emergency, mental health or rehabilitation nursing.
• CPR - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year
• First Aid - AHA American Heart Association
• Trach and vent training.
• Good communication skills, in English, American Sign Language, or both.
• Required: Valid Michigan Registered Nurse License
• Preferred: School Nurse certificate
• Graduation from accredited school of nursing with a B.A. or Associates degree in nursing.

Responsabilités

• Staff the Health Center at the Michigan School for the Deaf, including residential facilities (Dorm), to provide emergency medical needs to staff and students as needed, and communicate with families and staff regarding student medical needs.
• Administer medication to day and dorm students. Maintain proper documentation of all medicine dispensed. Maintain inventory of all Health Center supplies and needs.
• Provide training for staff on medication administration and documentation as appropriate.
• Maintain student records and documentation, as well as lead the development of individual health service plans, when needed, and participate in student and staff meetings, when appropriate.
• Ensure training for all staff working with students at Michigan School for the Deaf who have medical needs or may require medical intervention, either emergency or routine. Additionally, engage in medically focused training to ensure most up to date techniques are used and professional knowledge is continuously strengthened.
• Supervise other staff, employed by the MSD or contracted with the MSD, who are providing medical services to students.
• Ability to communicate via ASL is highly preferred but is not required.

Connaissances

General nursing knowledge

Emergency nursing

CPR/AHA

BLS Instructor

First Aid

Trach and vent training

ASL communication

Michigan RN License

School Nurse certificate (preferred)

Formation

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN)

Description du poste

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) in Flint, MI, is a bilingual ASL/English school with a residential component. The nurse collaborates with the educational and healthcare team to provide health services, assessing and treating conditions, and coordinating with families for student care.

The school nurse staff the Health Center and dorm facilities, administers medications, maintains records, and leads health-related staff training and plan development for students with medical needs.