School Nurse

Sylvania; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The District Registered Nurse (RN) at Van Dyke Public School District promotes student health, safety, and wellbeing across the district. This role supports students in the POHI program and coordinates health services district-wide.

It ensures compliance with federal and state health regulations and serves as a health advisor and educator, providing guidance for ill or injured students and maintaining medical documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• CPR certification must be maintained.
• BLS or ACLS preferred.
• CPR/AED instructor certification with ongoing maintenance.
• Experience with school-aged children, families, and medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain district health-related policies, protocols, and procedures based on evidence-based practices and guidance from health departments and districts.
• Maintain data and fulfill all required state and federal health reporting obligations.
• Provide direct medical support for students requiring specialized procedures (e.g., catheterization, suctioning, medication administration).
• Train and support school staff in caring for medically fragile or health-compromised students.
• Develop individualized health care plans for students with chronic or complex medical conditions.
• Respond to medical emergencies and guide families to ensure concerns are addressed.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community agencies to support student health and wellness.
• Provide professional development on CPR and AED use.
• Assist with immunization records and other required medical documentation.
• Identify and request health supplies and assist with inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Education

Michigan RN license

Master’s degree in Nursing

CPR certification

BLS or ACLS (preferred)

CPR/AED instructor certification

Experience with school-aged children

Job description

District Registered Nurse

Location: District
Position Type: Full-time, In-Person, Non-Represented
Work Year: 185 Days (per contract)
Salary & Benefits: Based on qualifications and experience, per district nurse pay scale
Reports to: Director of Special Services

Job Summary

The District Registered Nurse (RN) is an essential member of the district’s Student Support and POHI (Physical or Otherwise Health Impaired) Teams. This position focuses on promoting the health, safety, and overall well‑well-being of students across the district.

Key responsibilities include supporting students within the POHI program, coordinating health services district-wide, ensuring compliance with federal and state health regulations, and serving as a health advisor and educator. The RN provides guidance for ill or injured students and those requiring medically necessary care, maintains accurate medical documentation, implements appropriate health response procedures, and contributes to health education and wellness initiatives within the school community.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Master’s degree in Nursing,
• Current CPR certification (must be maintained throughout employment)
• BLS or ACLS (preferred)
• Certification as a CPR/AED instructor, with ongoing maintenance to provide staff training
• Experience working with school-aged children, families, and medical professionals

Required Skills and Abilities

• Stay current with professional development and public health standards as guided by the Macomb County Health Department; proactively share relevant updates with district staff
• Communicate effectively, collaboratively, and positively with students, staff, parents, and community health partners.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet diverse school health needs.
• Exhibit initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student health and personal information.
• Display strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Maintain reliable, regular, and punctual attendance.

Job Responsibilities

Note: The following statements describe the general duties of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and required skills.

• Develop, update, and maintain district health-related policies, protocols, and procedures based on evidence‑based practices and guidance from the Macomb County Health Department, Van Dyke Public School District, and Macomb Intermediate School District.
• Maintain data and fulfill all required state and federal health reporting obligations.
• Provide direct medical support for students requiring specialized procedures (e.g., catheterization, suctioning, medication administration, etc.)
• Train and support school staff in the care of medically fragile or health‑compromised students
• Participate in student evaluations and develop individualized health care plans for students with chronic or complex medical conditions.
• Respond to medical emergencies and guide parents, physicians, and hospitals; refer non‑emergency concerns to the appropriate personnel or communicate with families to ensure these concerns are addressed.
• Collaborate and communicate with families, school staff, and community agencies to support student health and wellness.
• Provide professional development and refresher training to staff related to health routines, CPR, and AED use.
• Assist office staff with maintaining immunization records and other required medical documentation.
• Identify and request appropriate health supplies and equipment; assist with inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Service.