School Nurse- Flex Nurse

Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education
State Performance Plan (SPP)

SUMMARY:
Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) is a bilingual school, with a residential component, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). An American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingual approach is used to support the acquisition, development, and use of ASL and English. Students are placed at MSD through the IEP process and either attend school as a day student or live residentially. All students are transported to MSD by their local school districts. There are approximately 113 students enrolled at MSD, with 35 students living residentially.

The school nurse position at Michigan School for the Deaf collaboration with other members of the
educational and healthcare team to coordinate and provide health services to children to enable them to
participate in the educational process. The nurse uses clinical judgment to assess, treat and evaluate actual
or potential health conditions. The school nurse may delegate and supervise support staff providing health
services. The school nurse is a leader in health promotion and disease prevention and works to maintain a
safe school environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Substantial specialized knowledge and skill in general, emergency, mental health or rehabilitation nursing.
• Required. CPR - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire
• Required: Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA American Heart Association 1 Year
• Required: First Aid - AHA American Heart Association
• Required: Trach and vent training.
• Required: Good communication skills, in either English, American Sign Language, or both.
• Preferred: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language or willingness to take classes toward proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Required: Valid Michigan Registered Nurse License
• Preferred: School Nurse certificate
• Graduation from accredited school of nursing with a B.A. or Associates degree in nursing.
• Required: Ability to travel out-of-state, work overnight and weekends.
• Required: Valid driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The school nurse will staff the Health Center at the Michigan School for the Deaf, including residential facilities (Dorm), to provide emergency medical needs to staff and students as needed, and communicate with families and staff regarding student medical needs.
• The school nurse will be required to provide travel nurse support for all student athletics, activities and events. The nurse’s hours will be flexed to accommodate for any weekend or after-hours events or activities. Some overnight or out-of-state travel may be required.
• Administer medication to day and dorm students. Maintain proper documentation of all medicine dispensed. Maintain inventory of all Health Center supplies and needs.
• Provide training for staff on medication administration and documentation as appropriate.
• The school nurse will maintain student records and documentation, as well as lead the development of individual health service plans, when needed, and participate in student and staff meetings, when appropriate.
• The school nurse will ensure training for all staff working with students at Michigan
• School for the Deaf who have medical needs or may require medical intervention, either emergency or routine. Additionally, the school nurse will engage in medically focused training to ensure most up to date techniques are used and professional knowledge is continuously strengthened.
• The school nurse will supervise other staff, employed by the Michigan School for the Deaf or contracted with the Michigan School for the Deaf, who are providing medical services to students.
• Ability to communicate via ASL is highly preferred but is not required. A candidate who is not proficient in ASL must follow the MSD Language Policy and become proficient within a specified period of time.

STATUS: Full-time employee (1.0 FTE), Flint during MSD academic school year (follow released
calendar)

HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 12:00pm to 9:00pm (Flexible hours to provide travel nurse support for all
student athletics, activities and events)

DURATION: August 31, 2026-June 30, 2027

HOURS PER YEAR: 1,760 (up to 40 hours per week for 44 weeks)

SALARY/WAGE: $75,000 ($42.61/hour)

WORK LOCATION: 1235 W. Court St., Flint, MI. 48503

SUPERVISOR: Jessica Contreras, Head of School, Michigan School for the Deaf

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No