School Nurse- Flex Nurse

Marquette-Alger RESA · United States

Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education State Performance Plan (SPP)

SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Substantial specialized knowledge and skill in general, emergency, mental health or rehabilitation nursing.
• Required. CPR - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire
• Required: Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year
• Required: First Aid - AHA American Heart Association
• Required: Trach and vent training.
• Required: Good communication skills, in either English, American Sign Language, or both.
• Preferred: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language or willingness to take classes toward proficiency in American Sign Language.
• 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.
• Required: Ability to travel out-of-state, work overnight and weekends.
• Required: Valid driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The school nurse will 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.
• The school nurse will be required to provide travel nurse support for all student athletics, activities and events. The nurse’s hours will be flexed to accommodate for any weekend or after-hours events or activities. Some overnight or out-of-state travel may be required.
• 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.
• The school nurse will 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.
• The school nurse will 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, the school nurse will engage in medically focused training to ensure most up to date techniques are used and professional knowledge is continuously strengthened.
• The school nurse will supervise other staff, employed by the Michigan School for the Deaf or contracted with the Michigan School for the Deaf, who are providing medical services to students.
• Ability to communicate via ASL is highly preferred but is not required. A candidate who is not proficient in ASL must follow the MSD Language Policy and become proficient within a specified period of time.