School Nurse

Why work here? As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected. Our values: Integrity Service Oriented Health Equity Communication Community Engagement What we offer: Family-first company culture 13 Paid Holidays Paid Days Off (PDO) 3 Personal Days Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from Dental and Vision MERS Retirement Plan Professional Development opportunities Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave Seeking an organized, detailed oriented, pragmatic, and collaborative school nurse to join the school health team. General Responsibilities This is an exciting position that allows the nurse to utilize hands-on clinical skills and be supported/expected to educate their patients, school employees and families on acute/chronic conditions, injury/illness prevention, and healthy lifestyles. The nurse in this position works independently with minimal supervision while providing general school nursing and health promotion services to students and staff at Mackinaw Trail Middle School in Cadillac. The nurse works under standing-orders from the medical director. In addition to basic clinical services the nurse provides education in and out of the classroom to improve the health status of youth and the school community. The nurse provides communicable disease response and prevention support to schools and their families. These duties include case investigation, contact tracing, testing, vaccinations, and outbreak and mitigation support to schools. They collaborate and consult with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to achieve desirable outcomes to prevent and reduce outbreaks of communicable disease such as influenza, RSV, COVID-19, impetigo/other rashes, etc. This position is a 3 day per week (.6 fte) school year only (42 weeks) position. Minimum Requirements Graduation from accredited nursing program with a current Michigan License. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Advanced Nursing skill and knowledge at a level normally acquired through two years of related, professional experience. Community or school health experience preferred. Presentation and health program development experience preferred. Immunization experience preferred. Ability to enter, retrieve, and manage client data, note and care plans in EHRs and state databases required. Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and families. Strong communication skills necessary to interview, instruct and educate clients and the community. Strong interpersonal skills to form relationships with key stakeholders, promote nursing services, and problem solve.