Registered Nurse - Full Time

A global destination for artists and arts enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations (classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.

This is a Full Time Year Round position that will provide nursing care for boarding high school students aged 14-19 years during the school year and for camp students aged 8-19 during the summer with a variety of health needs ranging from minor illnesses and injuries, to chronic illnesses such as asthma and diabetes.   We are looking for a 2nd shift candidate  with working hours from 3 pm - 11 pm. 

Essential Duties:

• Work with a team consisting of Healthcare Providers, Nurses, Health Assistants, and administrative staff to care for students. 

• Administer medications to students. 

• Evaluate students who present to Health Services.

• Assess patients and make sound Nursing judgments within your scope of practice.

• Communicate effectively with students/parents and other stakeholders both on and off campus.

• Document visits of students to the Health Center. Learn and master the electronic EMR system and document appropriately.

• Respond to on-campus urgent and emergent situations.

• Understand and abide by HIPAA & FERPA Regulations.

• Work as a team player. This includes but is not limited to clerical duties, obtaining meals for patients, cleaning a patient's room, changing linens, etc. 

• Perform assessments, make decisions about dispensing OTC medications per protocol, consult with providers as needed, draw labs (training provided), and perform other duties as required to serve the population.   

• Monitor patients who are admitted to the Health Services for observation and overnight care.

• Provide Accurate nursing judgments.

• Identify when a patient requires an advanced level of treatment. ie.. Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care, or Emergency Department.

• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

• Comply with ICA policies/procedures and act as a good steward of ICA finances.

• Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values, including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices, and varying family backgrounds and histories.

• Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.

• Participate in activities outside of the department to foster Community.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard medical office environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.

Required Skills and Experience:

Education: 

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required

Experience: 

• Previous work in a school setting preferred but not required

• 2 years of clinical experience preferred.

• Pediatric/Adolescent assessment skills preferred

Equipment Familiarity:

• Mac OS, Google Suite, Gmail

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Current Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan required

• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is required

• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks. 

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to work well with a team as well as individually

• Ability to make independent decisions is essential 

• Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions/orders.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.

For a complete job description and to apply, go to https://www.interlochen.org/careers or the direct link   https://interlochen.submit4jobs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=85509.viewjobdetail&CID=85509&JID=366553&BUID=3297#/jobDescription/366553/

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Benefits Package:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Holiday and generous winter holiday time off

• Life insurance 

• Voluntary life insurance 

• Short and long-term disability

• Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs

• Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA

• Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply 

• Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin

• Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift

• Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)

• Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)

• Employee Referral Program (cash payments)

• Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online

• Parental leave (12 weeks paid for Pregnancy/Maternity/Childbirth leave, 6 weeks paid for Parental leave).