Benefits
- Direct access to a clinical provider (you + dependents)
- Discounted care through HealthBar's network
- Medical insurance (with HSA option)
- Paid Time Off
- Biannual profit sharing
- Employee 401(k) contributions
- Short- and long-term disability & life insurance
- Licensure & certification renewal support
What Your Days Look Like
You’ll provide nursing support within the school setting, including:
- Providing nursing care for a student with complex respiratory needs throughout the school day
- Monitoring health status and responding to changes in condition
- Managing tracheostomy and ventilator-related care according to physician orders and care plans
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
- Assessing and responding to illness, injuries, or medical emergencies during the school day
- Maintaining accurate health records and documenting care provided
- Collaborating with teachers, administrators, therapists, and families to support the student’s health and educational goals
- Serving as a health resource for school staff and assisting with health-related needs as appropriate
Program Details
This position is primarily focused on supporting a student who requires ongoing tracheostomy care throughout the school day.
This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term relationship with a student and school community while providing consistent nursing support throughout the school year.
Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to build trust with both the student and educational team are important for success in this role.
This Role Is a Great Fit If…
You’re an LPN who enjoys building strong relationships with students and providing individualized care in a school environment.
This role is ideal for someone who values consistency, communication, and becoming a trusted member of a student’s support team. We are seeking someone interested in establishing continuity of care and growing with the student and school community over time.
If you enjoy seeing the impact of your work firsthand and want a schedule that provides evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers off, this may be an excellent fit.
The (Required) Qualifications
To practice safely and compliantly, we do need:
- Active, unrestricted Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care preferred
- Experience working with pediatric patients, school settings, or medically complex individuals preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with students, families, and school staff
- BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 90 days of hire
- Background check and fingerprinting will be required for this role