QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
2. Must hold valid Michigan Nursing License.
3. Direct work experience and/or educational background relating to children with special needs.
4. Pediatric and/or work experience with students with special needs preferred.
5. Knowledge of current health information, research and trends.
6. Interest in active professional participation by attending individual school and community activities that will contribute to professional growth.
7. Commitment to maintaining professional standards.
8. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Serve as a nursing consultant/resource person to educational personnel in the MISD Center Programs.
2. Identify, assess and evaluate the health status of the pupil in order to make a nursing diagnosis.
3. Interpret health status to the pupil, parents and school personnel and plan action for eliminating, minimizing, or accepting the health problems that interfere with pupil’s effective learning.
4. Obtain physician and parent authorization when appropriate. 
5. Develop individualized health care procedures for those students having medical needs.
6. Provide assistance and staffing to other MISD programs when needed.
7. Be able to identify and utilize community resources for students, staff and families.
8. Perform other duties as assigned or directed by building principal and/or administrator.

SALARY:                       $34.00/hourly

WORK LOCATION:        Various locations

APPLY ONLINE AT:       www.misd.net