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Preschool Program Nurse
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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
The Preschool Program Nurse ensures the care of the whole child by addressing the direct medical, emotional and physical needs of the students in all the preschool centers and manages and coordinates the assigned schools' health services plan based on requirements established by school policies and procedures and by local, state and national regulations and statutes. The Preschool Program Nurse oversees the preschool program with regard to direct student medical care, coordinating with the preschool teachers for scheduling, developing and communicating the medical and emergency health plans.