Cooke School Nurse - Center Based Program

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resources 405 West Main Street Northville, Michigan 48167

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CERTIFIED POSTING

DATE: October 16, 2026

POSITION: School Nurse (RN) - Cooke School Center-based Special Education Program

EXPECTED START DATE: January 4, 2027

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and valid Michigan license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Nursing
• Minimum of two years public health, pediatric or school nursing experience in a recognized agency prior to employment in the school district
• Meets criteria for, or possesses the Michigan Department of Education Professional School Nurse certification
• Current CPR (adult and infant) certification
• Experience providing nursing services to people ages 3-26 years old
• Able to effectively recognize health factors which create obstacles for exceptional students
• Able to design and deliver appropriate inservice / training to school personnel
• Able to work effectively with staff, parents, medical professionals, etc. to coordinate and implement appropriate school-based health care plans
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of students - able to differentiate services and care, where appropriate
• Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective time management skills for organizing and managing services for students on the caseload
• Able to work in a team setting, collaborating with staff, administration and parents
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient user of current forms of technology
• Effective practices of collecting data to monitor student care in accordance with individual health plans
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining up to date health care plan documentation
• Able to develop and maintain professional and supportive rapport with students, faculty and parents
• Willingness to learn new concepts and strategies, with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Knowledge of necessary safety protocols and injury prevention practices
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPPA and FERPA laws
• Eligible to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with special needs populations including severely cognitively impaired (SCI), severely multiply impaired (SXI), and medically fragile

TYPICAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provide direct nursing services to students within a center-based special education program - ages 3-26 years
• Assess and evaluate the health and development status of students through the use of appropriate Nursing Assessment and evaluative techniques
• Plan, coordinate and implement individual Health Care Plans (HCP) for students with special health care needs. Requires ongoing assessment, monitoring and updating based on the student's health status - and communication of such plans to appropriate staff
• Provide skilled nursing procedures consistent with the IEP (and HCP) within the written parameters of the parental request and physician orders
• Comply with Michigan Public Health Code (Nurse Practice Act) when delegating any nursing care procedures to unlicensed persons. Services are delivered primarily to center-based special education students
• When approved through parental consent and physician orders, delegate specific nursing procedures to unlicensed school personnel in accordance with District policy and the standards of the nursing profession
• Provide proper guidance, oversight, training and monitoring of LPNs and/or para educators who assist in supporting health or medical needs of students
• Serve as a contributing member of the MET/IEP teams
• Serve as a proactive liaison between home, school, private physicians, and agencies relative to the applicable health needs of students
• Collaborate ffectively and productively with other school nurses at Cooke School
• Assess and provide appropriate and coordinated nursing services for acute and chronic health conditions and perform specific nursing procedures as the condition of the student requires
• Interpret and explain relevant assessments, medical evaluations and procedures to students, parents and staff, as appropriate, maintaining due confidentiality and privacy
• Provide periodic support and guidance to students and parents that may improve their knowledge of specific health conditions and prevention
• Order and secure appropriate materials necessary to carry out the health care needs of students
• Obtain, oversee, inventory, dispense and monitor all approved / prescribed student medication
• Provide assistance and training, where appropriate, to students with special assistive devices in the self- management of certain aspects of his/her own care
• Provide a variety of health /medical inservice training to staff
• Assist in aspects of crisis intervention and emergency, including emergency drills
• Provide periodic consultation to the administration on matters related to disease prevention, injury prevention, medical review and first aid referral
• Respond to any medical emergency at the school and/or at any school facility the staff member is at
• Effectively prioritize each referral or request deemed to be urgent given the unique characteristics of each student's medical condition / health plan
• Maintain school health records including immunization reporting, and make referrals when appropriate
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the District
• Establish and maintain appropriate data and records for each student
• Foster a sense of compassion, care, appreciation and enthusiasm for students, their wellbeing and learning
• Monitor, assess and report student status / progress where appropriate
• Maintains professional competence and credentials through in-service education
• Work with all staff in a mutually supportive, collegial, cooperative environment focused on learning
• Effectively communicate with parents in a timely and proactive manner
• Work effectively in a team setting with a variety of building personnel
• Conduct work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to professional practice and conduct
• Actively participate in professional development
• Contribute and participate in efforts related to school and district goals
• Take direction from the building and District administration
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by administration

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should apply through the following link: https://www.northvilleschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=350757&type=d&pREC_ID=760873) Please upload a letter of intent, resume, transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), verification of HQ status, letters of recommendations, and District application:

Attention: Northville Public School District Mr. Brian Sumner, Director of Human Resources 405 West Main Street Northville, Michigan 48167

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

Posting Authorized: 10-16-2026 by Brian Sumner, Director of Human Resources

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