Public Health Nurse - School Nurse (Special Education)

Under the general direction of the Child & Adolescent Health Supervisor, provides nursing services to identified students and families. Serves as subject matter expert in the School Wellness Program at the Calhoun County Public Health Department.

1. →Supports daily needs of identified student(s) provided by the Battle Creek Public School administration team.
2. →Travel between schools to provide nursing services to the identified students through the school day, as needed.
3. →Work with school personnel to improve the understanding of chronic health issues.
4. →Administer medication as necessary.
5. →Communicate with parents and other health care providers as appropriate.
6. →Provide input for new or revised policies and procedures.
7. →Provide information, answer questions, and provide referrals as necessary.

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• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Michigan. BSN preferred.
• Experience with Tracheostomy and Gastrostomy tubes.
• Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Mental ability to frequently handle simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent distractions due to people and/or telephone calls.
• Frequently required to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive movement, and/or work in confined areas.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies

Hybrid Work Classification: Hybrid Eligible
Flexibility Classification: Fixed Schedule

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Largely sedentary role with extensive computer work.
• Travel required between schools.
• May have contact with infectious disease exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• On-call availability to respond to emergencies (e.g., program-related and public health emergencies).
• Extended workdays (beyond 8 hours/day) and weekends or holidays may be required.