School Nurse-RN/LPN (Central Middle School)

Kansas City Public Schools • Kansas City, MO

70d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse strengthens the educational process by addressing health-related barriers to learning and promoting wellness among students and sta?. This role provides nursing services across a designated zone of schools, ensuring appropriate assessment, intervention, and referral activities. The nurse acts as a liaison between physicians, families, and community agencies, and delivers health-related instruction and counseling.

Requirements

• Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduation from an accredited Associate's degree program in Nursing (ADN).
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience in a school or medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Covering openings at schools due to the regular school nurse needing to take PTO. May also be asked to cover long-term for vacancies created during the school year.
• Assist nurses at their home schools on days of special events such as Score 1, screening days, medical field trips, etc.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments to identify at-risk individuals and existing problems.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans, including medication administration and special health care procedures.
• Manage immunization records and ensure compliance with state statutes.
• Assess and address student injuries and illnesses, providing appropriate first aid and documentation.
• Identify and manage communicable diseases common to school-age populations.
• Provide health counseling and guidance to students, parents, and sta?.
• Teach first aid procedures and emergency care.
• Present health information in an organized and age-appropriate manner.
• Educate students, families, and sta? on health conditions and treatment plans.
• Encourage teachers to incorporate health concepts into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with health professionals, community agencies, and school sta? to ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, families, and community resources.
• Report appropriate health information to local health units.
• Participate in disaster drills and safety assessments.
• Maintain compliance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act and relevant statutes.
• Continuously update knowledge and incorporate new techniques in school health.
• Document essential health information and maintain accurate records.
• Assess the school environment for safety and health hazards.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan - mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees