LPN Muskegon Area ISD Schools

Job Summary

The LPN will work in collaboration with other members of the healthcare and educational team to provide appropriate healthcare services to each student under the direction of the School Nurse RN.

Essential Functions

• Provides medications and treatments to identified students with RN oversight, and according to the school district policies, procedures and guidelines. Applies knowledge of common medications and treatments to evaluate the side effects and effectiveness of services provided.
• Collects and documents data regarding the child’s health status,(such as immunizations and nursing care) consistent with documentation guidelines. Communicates with the registered nurse essential information regarding treatments provided and observations of the child’s response. Provides written reports as required. Follows written health care plans.
• Administers first aid and care to children who are ill or injured according to district protocols and under the direction of the RN.
• Communicates information from the child, family, physicians and other members of the health care/educational team to the registered nurse in order to facilitate coordination of services.
• Arranges and manages the physical setting of the health office. May be required to attend general staff meetings as requested by the principal; and to attend program nursing meetings and in-services. Responsible for carrying out educational activities as requested by the School Nurse RN..
• May be required to accompany children that have medical needs during transportation.

Qualifications

• • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of orientation and introductory period Required
  • Experience with medically fragile children. Preferred
  • LIC-License Practical Nursing (LPN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Healthier Communities School Advocacy Non Kent Co School - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7:30am-4pm

Days Worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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