About HealthBar

HealthBar, an organization built in 2020, whose purpose is about changing lives through nurse-driven healthcare for schools and businesses, welcomes you.

We all work together to cover 250,000 lives by 2030.

We specialize in nurse-driven healthcare, our sweet spot. If you want to belong to a team that does that well every day, this company’s a great fit for you.

Our clients are Michigan based businesses and schools seeking to increase healthcare accessibility, improve employee experience, and reduce medical costs as well as Michigan school districts seeking quality accessible care for their students, staff, and families, compliance with regulations, and improving the overall health and safety within schools and businesses.   If you have experience working with this type of client – or want that experience – this role will be a great fit. 

You will love it here if you:

• are GRITTY
• are CONSIDERATE
• are GROWTH ORIENTED
• Do THE RIGHT THING

We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success.  If you want to come to work, learn, and be reminded of why you chose healthcare as a career in the first place, you’ll find true value in this position. 

Our company runs on EOS purely. That means as a member of this team, you will have a leader who:

• Gives clear directions
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools
• Acts with the greater good in mind
• Delegates appropriately
• Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company
• Makes their expectations clear
• Communicates well
• Has effective meetings
• Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
• Rewards and recognizes your performance

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - School-Based Pediatric Care

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one care for a young child with significant medical needs in a school setting. This role includes transportation support, personal care, and medical oversight throughout the school day.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Approximately 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Start Date: January 6th
• Location: Based in the Kalamazoo area, supporting a student attending a nearby educational program.
• Program: Year-round school schedule with two, two-week breaks during the summer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ride the bus with the student to and from school, ensuring safety and addressing medical needs during transit.
• Administer and manage medications, including daily and rescue medications as prescribed.
• Provide personal care, including feeding assistance, diaper changes, and general hygiene.
• Monitor for potential medical emergencies, such as respiratory distress or adrenal crises, and respond appropriately.
• Prepare and manage feeding needs, including formula and enzyme administration.
• Accompany the student during activities such as classroom learning and outdoor recess (if applicable).
• Maintain communication with family members and school staff to ensure consistent care and support.

Qualifications:

• Active LPN license in the state of Michigan.
• Experience with pediatric care and complex medical conditions preferred.
• Comfortable with medication administration and emergency response protocols.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a school environment.

About the Family and School Environment:

• Collaborative family and supportive educational team.
• Long-term position with potential to work with the child throughout their educational program.

If you are looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child and their family, we would love to hear from you!