Public Health Nurse - School Nurse (Special Education)

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Summary

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.

Inject your career with a $5,000 recruitment incentive for all Public Health Nurse positions. Nursing jobs within Calhoun County are the right dose of work-life balance and community impact! All Public Health Nurses qualify for a $5,000 recruitment incentive.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Job Qualifications

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities                     

• None

Working Conditions

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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
Calhoun County Government offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing at work and beyond. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, health and retirement plans, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits for 40 hours/week positions are highlighted below:

• Paid Time Off: 6.47 hours per pay period (hourly) or 4.2 weeks annually (salaried)


• Holidays: Enjoy 14 paid holidays per year


• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible scheduling for eligible positions


• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 7% County match


• Near-Site Clinic: Convenient preventative and primary care with on-site medications


• Education: Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement

Learn more about our benefits at www.calhouncountymi.gov/employee_benefits
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