School Nurse, RN - SY25/26

KCK•Kansas City, KS

16h

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+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US 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.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kansas
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion
Maintain CPR status according to 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 read and 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 use of existing technology 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.
Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities.
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 health room efficiently.
Prepare health reports for supervisor and health department.
Collaborate with other agencies in designing and providing 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 the development of the school emergency health and crises 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.
Maintain communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Provide health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff.
Compile data for statistical purposes.
Maintain confidentiality regarding educational records.
Maintain a daily log of school/staff visits and documentation.
Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Perform other related work as required.