School Nurse, RN/LPN (Per-Diem)

KCK•Kansas City, KS

22h

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students, and 60+ languages are spoken in our students' homes. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest-rated high school in the Nation and the #1 High School in Kansas according to the U.S. News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas, and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including more than 1,800 teachers. JOB GOAL: To provide direct nursing services to students and staff members, and to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding the Nurse Practice Act. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must possess sufficient strength, endurance, and skill to provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff guided by the nursing process and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates. Must be able to perform CPR and use an AED (if available) Administers medication with appropriate documentation. Able to perform nursing procedures within their scope of practice. Participates in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates, including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities. Performs mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing. Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required. Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter. Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Manages the health room efficiently. Prepares health reports for the supervisor and the health department. Collaborates with other agencies to design and deliver services to our students. Collaborates with teachers regarding health education and the state curriculum (K-12). Serves as a resource person on health issues. Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff. Participates in developing the school's emergency health and crisis plan. Where applicable, delegating, monitoring, and evaluating aides/assistants/staff members in assigned nursing procedures. Identification of students with special health care needs. Development of emergency action plans for students at risk of medical crises at school or during a school function. Monitoring of individual health care plans (IHP) for students who need invasive procedures performed during the school day. Provide health-related consultation as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team. Ability to work an 8-hour duty day in the location or locations assigned by the supervisor. Physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced, highly intensive school environment.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse licensure in Kansas
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion
Maintain CPR status in accordance with the American Heart Association Guidelines
Ability to work an 8-hour duty day in the location or locations assigned by the supervisor
Physical and emotional ability to perform required work and move about as needed in the fast-paced, highly intensive school environment
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, general school nurse correspondence, and protocols
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public

Nice To Haves

Experience in school nursing preferred
Computer literacy and competency in the use of existing technology are preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing services to students and staff members
Maximize health and wellness in the school community
Perform CPR and use an AED (if available)
Administer medication with appropriate documentation
Perform nursing procedures within their scope of practice
Participate in maintaining accurate medical records
Perform mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing
Provide follow-up evaluations on students as required
Make appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter
Monitor compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies
Manage the health room efficiently
Prepare health reports for the supervisor and the health department
Collaborate with other agencies to design and deliver services to our students
Collaborate with teachers regarding health education and the state curriculum (K-12)
Serve as a resource person on health issues
Provide staff development on health-related topics for school staff
Participate in developing the school's emergency health and crisis plan
Delegate, monitor, and evaluate aides/assistants/staff members in assigned nursing procedures
Identify students with special health care needs
Develop emergency action plans for students at risk of medical crises at school or during a school function
Monitor individual health care plans (IHP) for students who need invasive procedures performed during the school day
Provide health-related consultation as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team