School Nurse jobs in Lansing, MI

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of School District or their designee, the School
Public Health Nurse addresses school district needs by providing comprehensive nursing
skills and services including assessment, teaching, counseling, prevention, and referral
services to students in the local school district. Coordinates and participates in the operation
of clinics and programs to promote health and wellness to students/staff in the school.
Maintains patient records and program activity records and prepares required reports. The
School Public Health Nurse solves problems with considerable autonomy in working with
students, families, staff and groups in the school district. Prepares and maintains patient
records, program activity records, required reports, program policies.
The School Public Health Nurse will also provide front-line support for COVID-19 testing
and reporting, help school districts identify emerging COVID-related health concerns, and
strengthen best health practices by providing consultation, prevention services, and
appropriate public health strategies for the district. The School Public Health Nurse will
help to address the greatest needs in school health: the health and mitigation challenges
faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to other existing and emergent health
issues.

School Public Health Nurse Summary

1. Assesses student health, various tests, screens results and correlates them with health
history and physical assessment. Determines absence or presence of abnormalities
in the health history, physical examination, and health maintenance activities. Plans
and provides appropriate intervention.
2. Makes appropriate referrals, utilizing an up-to-date list of resources within and for
the surrounding counties. Contacts local health providers and community agencies to
make referrals.
3. Provide medical care and services to students according to physician prescribed
medical care and treatment orders. With parental consent, provide emergency
treatment and routine first aid in case of illness or injury.
4. Provide medical first aid and emergency support to faculty and staff, as needed and
appropriate.
5. Provides health education to students and families.
6. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Collaborates with other school staff
utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to provide quality care to students.
7. Writes policies, protocols, and procedures regarding the programs and services.
8. Ensures student records are kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent
with School District policies and procedures and HIPPA/FERPA standards.
Educates students and families of their rights as related to privacy of medical
records.
9. Assists in school health education on a variety of topics and represents the school at
various school activities related to the promotion of health and the prevention of
disease. Provides education to schools.
10. Prepares information to inform and educate the school with regards to emerging
health concerns, clinics, as well as health and wellness topics.
11. Attends conferences, training and continuing education events for all appropriate and
involved programs. Maintains specific certifications as per program requirements.
Maintains up-to-date information on involved programs via webcasts, self-study and
education.
12. Reports cases of suspected abuse or neglect of children and adults to proper
authorities in accordance with department policy and state law. Provides
consultation to these children and their families.
13. Collaborates with administrators, supervisors, and inter-agency personnel to review
and interpret data relevant to the health needs of the school district. Compiles data
and statistics for administrators to assist them in determining priorities for
department services. Participates in program planning and development through
involvement in department and community committees.
14. Initiates, maintains, and updates various records, and prepares reports of work
activities, communicable diseases, and other subjects for state reports and
departmental administrators.
15. Assists in community health education on a variety of topics and represents the
department at various community activities related to the promotion of heath and the
prevention of disease.
16. Maintains Registered Nurse license by completing required CEUs within allotted
time frame.
17. Performs other duties assigned.

COVID Specific Responsibilities

1. Provides consultation, leadership, and professional development opportunities for
quality public health services to the school district for prevention of COVID-19.
2. Serves as a team member providing preventive services, early identification of
problems, interventions, and referrals due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Monitors, interprets, synthesizes, and disseminates relevant research findings and
other information related to COVID-19, public health, current legal issues, and new
legislation that impacts school health programs and services.
4. Interprets, reviews and disseminates model policies, standards, and best practices to
promote safe, legal, and effective COVID-19 prevention strategies.
5. Serves as the health care representative providing guidance and training to the
school district on appropriate COVID-19 prevention strategies including COVID-19
health screening programs, infectious disease reporting, and contact tracing; and
identification of students' chronic health care needs and how they may be impacted
by COVID-19.
6. Compile and submit required COVID-19 data quarterly to SRESD. SRESD submit
to Health Department.
7. Stays current on the emerging COVID-19 guidance to appropriately answer
questions; stay current on cases in the county.
8. Outreach to students at-risk (for COVID-19) and offer guidance and information.
9. In coordination with school administration, keep parents, family and staff informed
by proactively communicating updates on the illness and how to address related
stress and anxiety.
10. Assists with best practices and protocols surrounding COVID-19.
11. Executes other duties as assigned by superintendent or designee.

Employment Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in
Nursing preferred.
Experience: Two years of nursing experience with an emphasis on assessment and
communication skills. A Master’s Degree in Nursing may be substituted for experience.
Other Requirements: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in
the State of Michigan. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience
levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job
description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or
promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other
job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping and bending to examine children.
• Restraining children while administering injections.
• Ability to travel throughout the County to various school building locations.
• Ability to transport equipment to and from various school sites.
• Ability to access office files.
• Ability to enter and access information using a computer.

Working Conditions:

• Works in office and clinical space conditions throughout school buildings.
• Exposure to unstable, unpredictable and dysfunctional families.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, blood, and other bodily fluids.