RN, School Nurse Float

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced RN to provide evidence-based school nursing care following ANA/NASN guidelines. You will assess students, coordinate care with the interprofessional team, and advocate for students and families.

Responsibilities include documenting care, implementing care plans, and participating in ongoing quality improvement while maintaining privacy and ethical practice. Day shift, full-time role in a hospital-school collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN must be obtained within 4 years for new RN role after Jan 1, 2017.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Michigan.
• CPR/BLS certification within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care per interprofessional plan of care.
• Communicate and collaborate with health care team and school district.
• Act as student/family advocate and perform point of care testing.
• Document nursing care and reports accurately.
• Develop and coordinate individualized health care and emergency action plans.
• Support continuous improvement in student care.

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

BSN within 4 years

RN licensure - MI

Job description

Job Summary

Provides nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA and NASN. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes from students and families in the communities served.

Essential Functions

Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system and school policies and procedures, and national organization (NASN/ANA). Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and/or school district in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a student / family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required. Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of student, staff, and organizational data. Documents nursing care, teaching and training consistent with documentation guidelines and compiles accurate reports. Assesses the overall needs of the student/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues. Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates individualized interprofessional health care and emergency action plans that recommend strategies to achieve outcomes in accordance with ANA and NASN Standards of Practice. Evaluates the student, family, and school staff educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes. Ensures required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed health system and school staff to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to school nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality student care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 4 years for those who start in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017 (Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and United Hospital)
• 2 years of relevant experience in nursing with a concentration in pediatrics, emergency, ambulatory, or community nursing
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year required
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association preferred

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Driving: Frequently
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Seldom
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Corewell Health Cares for You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location & Hours

• Primary Location: SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave NW - Grand Rapids
• Department Name: Healthier Communities School Advocacy Grand Rapids
• Corporate Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36 Hours of Work 7:30-4:00
• Days Worked: Monday-Friday
• Weekend Frequency: N/A

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.