Nurse PRN-1

Kansas City University•Kansas City, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures timely follow-up with families qualifying for services; cultivates alliances with entities, effectively promoting the benefits of the programs; and contributes to the advancement of the program and departmental operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Extensive knowledge and experience may substitute for education
Three years experience in pediatric, community, public, or school nursing.
Must be proficient with MS office (word, excel, access).
Must have excellent time management skills, be able to work independently, productively, and with little to no supervision.
Must be able to provide own transportation to elementary schools when needed.
Strong skills in phone and face-to-face health assessments, specifically ability to assess readiness for change in lifestyle.
Demonstrated attributes in displaying compassion and developing trust while interacting with all constituents.
Strong phone skills essential.
Must maintain an active MO and/or KS license for registered nurses or be able to obtain bi-state licensure.

Nice To Haves

Experience in patient education, diabetes education, health promotion, social services desired.
One year experience working with low-income, multi-cultural families preferred and highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensures timely follow-up with families qualifying for services.
Organize referral caseload
Effectively tracks all families contacted
Coordinates appropriate referrals
Facilitates follow-up contact with families
Cultivates alliances with entities, effectively promoting the benefits of the programs.
Serves as a resource and liaison with school professionals, parents, and community programs
Acts as a conduit of change in promoting healthy lifestyles
Represents the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization