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Corewell Health Corporate
School Health Aide Grand Rapids Public Schools
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What they do
A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.
$61,718 / year median in Michigan
+10% projected growth
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 high-risk 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 needs. Provides 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 student's 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 Corewell 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 Corewell 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 providers. Works 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 environment. Mentors, 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 CRT-First Aid
- AHA American Heart Association 90 Days CRT-CPR
- AHA American Heart Association 90 Days About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement
- to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope.
- Widdicomb South
- 665 Seward Ave NW
- Grand Rapids Department Name Healthier Communities School Advocacy Grand Rapids
- Corporate Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7.
N/A CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings