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
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- 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
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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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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