Registered Nurse (RN) - Kalamazoo Area
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Posted Oct 7
- License
- RN license
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Michigan staff rolesMichigan staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $52/hr, across 329 postings.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on HealthBar’s careers page.
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- Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- 6.5 hours/day, approx. 32.5 hr/week
- Summers Off
- Compensation & Benefits
- $46,500–$53,00 annually, equivalent to $40–$46/hour
This position is benefits eligible and includes
Direct access to a clinical provider for you, your spouse, and dependents Discounted care through the HealthBar healthcare network Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Biannual profit sharing Voluntary 401(k) Short- and long-term disability and life insurance Licensure and certification renewal support What Your Days Look Like You'll provide skilled nursing care and support throughout the student's school day, helping them safely participate in their education and school community.
Responsibilities include
Providing tracheostomy care and frequent suctioning Monitoring and supporting ventilator use Providing wheelchair and mobility support Providing assistance as needed throughout the school day Managing and monitoring a suprapubic catheter Monitoring the student's condition and responding appropriately to changes in their health status Following the student's established care plan and physician-directed orders Supporting the student with school-related activities and requirements Providing nursing support during school transportation and busing Accompanying the student on field trips and other school activities when required Communicating with school staff, family, and the HealthBar clinical team Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation Advocating for the student's health, safety, and ability to participate in the school environment
Program Details
HealthBar partners with schools to provide individualized nursing services that support student health, safety, and educational success.
You'll work as part of the school community while maintaining access to HealthBar's clinical leadership and resources. This collaborative approach allows you to focus on providing high-quality nursing care while building trust with the student, family, teachers, administrators, and other members of the care team. This Role Is a Great Fit If… You are an RN who enjoys providing hands-on, individualized care You have experience caring for patients with complex medical needs You are comfortable with tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator support, and catheter care You value consistency and relationship-based care You are confident working independently while knowing when to seek support You enjoy collaborating with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals You want to use your clinical skills in a school environment You are looking for a predictable schedule with summers off The (Required) Qualifications Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license Experience providing complex clinical care Experience with tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator support, and/or other advanced nursing skills preferred Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a broader care team Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain within 90 days Ability to successfully complete required background checks and fingerprinting
What's around it?
Kalamazoo, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,078/mo
- Household income
- $52,272/yr, all local households, not nurse pay