1 Position is at Milan & 1 Position is at Lincoln.
The WISD's Mission is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.
The WISD’s Vision is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary-spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.
SUMMARY:
The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children. The major focus of school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability, along with early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is uniquely qualified in preventive health, health assessment, and referral procedure. He or she supports the education process by working to assure the health of students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
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Demonstrates the ability to examine how his/her/their position (directly or indirectly) impacts educational inequities in student achievement outcomes.
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Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Washtenaw ISD Educational Equity Policy including concepts such as cultural proficiency, racial equity, and systemic and structural inequities.
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Performs necessary medical procedures on students (i.e., gastrointestinal tube replacement and tracheotomy replacement).
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Trains school personnel to perform necessary health related procedures (i.e., Medication Administration, gastrointestinal feedings, tracheotomy suctioning, and catheterizations).
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Assesses student health needs and administers or delegates health-related tasks in accordance with appropriate methods.
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Develops policies, procedures and work standards for a school health program.
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Monitors compliance of the school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
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Participates as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
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Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program.
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Works as a liaison between staff, parent(s), student and physician as it relates to medical issues.
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Works as a liaison between the medical community and the school.
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Coordinates vision, hearing and other health screening activities.
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Develops nursing care plans and health care plans for students.
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Consults with out-center programs regarding medical concerns.
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Administers, records and monitors medications for students.
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Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
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Maintains security of school health supplies.
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Serves as a resource person on health issues.
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Provides staff development on health-related topics for school personnel.
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Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
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Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
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Conducts home and local-based school visits when appropriate.
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Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
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Monitors and records immunizations, health findings and other relevant health data.
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Reports all appropriate communicable diseases to his or her immediate supervisor and the Health Department.
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Provides families with communications that are related to identifying cases of communicable diseases discovered in the school building.
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Evaluates students and staff for wellness or sickness.
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Maintains and inventories necessary medical supplies.
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Participates in maturation class for staff and students.
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Seeks regular opportunities for professional growth.
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Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
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Adheres to WISD policies and procedures.
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Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice.
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Provides clinical educational opportunities for students of nursing.
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Performs Medicaid billing.
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Maintains regular, predictable attendance in accordance with organizational expectations.
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Performs Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's degree in Nursing - required.
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Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing students with disabilities.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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Current Michigan Registered Nurse License and State School Nurse Certificate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.
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Demonstrates ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
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Demonstrates ability to express self clearly, both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrates ability to answer questions and provide information to District employees, outside agencies, and the general public requiring the interpretation and explanation of human resources program, policies and procedures.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to integrate technology into the everyday workflow as necessary.
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Demonstrates ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.
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Demonstrates ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
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Demonstrates ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms.
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Demonstrates ability to utilize productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) as required.
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Demonstrates ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY:
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Demonstrates ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
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Demonstrates ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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Exhibits high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan, and handle complex projects, and maintain a flexible attitude.
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Demonstrates ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse communities.
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Demonstrates ability to take initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills.
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Demonstrates ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals.
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Demonstrates ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.
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Demonstrates ability to demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, staff and parents/guardians.
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Exhibits the skills and desire to work in a collaborative team with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.
FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment. This position description is not a contract for employment.
The WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
TERMS:
Position subject to terms, conditions, and calendar of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and Unit II AFT Local 3760. Starting salary ranging (dependent upon comparable experience) $53,316 - $107,494.
Washtenaw Intermediate School District is a drug-free workplace.
It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations.
