$53,000–$63,000 annually | Summers Off | Start Date: August 10th

Why This Role Is Different

This role provides 1:1 nursing support for a student during the school day.

As a 1:1 school nurse, you will be assigned to support one student who requires ongoing medical care. Your role is to help remove health-related barriers, support independence, and ensure the student can fully engage in their educational environment.

This role allows you to focus on individualized care, relationship-building, and consistent support for one student throughout the school day.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, a relationship-focused approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with educational staff to support both health and learning goals.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 40 hours per week | 0.70 FTE
• August - June, following school schedule

This schedule includes riding the school bus with the student to and from school as part of the workday.

Preferred start Date: August 10th

Compensation

• Approximately $53,000–$64,000 annually ($36–$42 per hour) based on the school-year schedule.

Benefits

• Direct access to a clinical provider (you + dependents) 
• Discounted care through HealthBar's network 
• Medical insurance (with HSA option) 
• Paid Time Off 
• Biannual profit sharing 
• Employee 401(k) contributions
• Short- and long-term disability & life insurance 
• Licensure & certification renewal support 

What Your Days Look Like

You’ll provide nursing support within the school setting, including:

• Providing 1:1 nursing care for a student with complex respiratory needs throughout the school day
• Monitoring health status and responding to changes in condition
• Managing tracheostomy and ventilator-related care according to physician orders and care plans
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Assessing and responding to illness, injuries, or medical emergencies during the school day
• Maintaining accurate health records and documenting care provided
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, therapists, and families to support the student’s health and educational goals
• Supporting safe participation in classroom activities, transportation, and school routines
• Serving as a health resource for school staff and assisting with health-related needs as appropriate

Program Details

Primary responsibility is supporting one elementary-aged student with complex pulmonary needs who is tracheostomy and ventilator dependent.

The classroom serves students with cognitive impairments, requiring collaboration with educational staff and occasional support with redirection strategies to help maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term relationship with a student and school community while providing consistent nursing support throughout the school year.

Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to build trust with both the student and educational team are important for success in this role.

This Role Is a Great Fit If…

You’re an RN who enjoys building strong relationships with students and providing individualized care in a school environment.

This role is ideal for someone who values consistency, communication, and becoming a trusted member of a student’s support team. We are seeking someone interested in establishing continuity of care and growing with the student and school community over time.

If you enjoy seeing the impact of your work firsthand and want a schedule that provides evenings, weekends, holidays, and summers off, this may be an excellent fit.

The (Required) Qualifications

To practice safely and compliantly, we do need:

• Active, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care strongly preferred
• Experience working with pediatric patients, school settings, or medically complex individuals preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with students, families, and school staff
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 90 days of hire
• Background check and fingerprinting will be required for this role