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Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description


Job Summary

Provides direct student care under the delegation of the School Nurse. Is responsible for providing first aid medication administration and emergency response for school children through the School Health Advocacy Program. Works with the school nurse school staff other health care providers community program and others to improve the health and well being of the child. Responsible for assisting highrisk families access available community resources. Provides education to clients and the community related to focus of community program.


Essential Functions

  • Serves as the school health office primary contact for health related direct student health care as delegated by the RN according to school district policies. Collects information such as vital signs and history of illness or injury and communicates as needed with RN to determine students disposition. Documents direct and indirect services provided and other pertinent program data.
  • Administers scheduled as needed and emergency medications under the delegation of the RN according to Spectrum Health and school district policies. Provides treatments such as tube feedings diabetic management (administration of insulin) and catheterization under the delegation of the RN according to Spectrum Health and school district policies.
  • Participates in gathering pertinent information regarding student health concerns and coordinates these needs to school staff prior to any school field trip.
  • Communicates to the RN information received from students family members physicians and other members of the educational team following FERPA guidelines.
  • Continuously collects and documents data regarding: school immunization status school communicable disease reports and student health concerns.
  • Partners with other health providers to provide services to students. Completes prep work documentation and administers results and follow up of partnering with collaboratively with student and their families by referring community agencies and volunteers to schedule and provide optimal coordination of services to facilitate a supportive relationship and to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and plan for future needs.
  • Acts as a role model and resource to students their families and the school community to promote a healthy and safe school empowers and advocates for students and their families to help them gain independence with their health care needs.
  • Participates in social and physical evaluations that could affect the student at home or in school. Acts as a resource to program staff to discuss barriers about life/situational/cultural factors impacting client family and environment.

Qualifications
  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of relevant experience Required
  • CRTFirst Aid AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
  • CRTCPR AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6 from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Forward Bend Standing: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation Standing: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation Sitting: Occasionally
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
  • Reach Above Shoulder: Seldom
  • Reach at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity None No; Seldom Yes: Seldom

How Corewell Health cares for you

Primary Location

SITE Widdicomb South 665 Seward Ave Grand Rapids

Department Name

School Advocacy Healthier Communities GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

72:42 7:303:12 83:42 or 8:30a 4:12p.

Days Worked

MondayFriday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drugfree workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an onsite or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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