Substitute Nurse

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

20h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing coverage on an as-needed basis for Olathe Public Schools, assisting with student health needs. The role requires maintaining individual student health records, managing health room visits, administering medications, and implementing healthcare plans. The substitute nurse will also support district curriculum and create a positive learning environment.

Requirements

• Kansas RN license required – unencumbered
• BSN and at least 1-year experience required
• Basic Life Support Certification (Healthcare Provider)
• CPR Certification.
• Thorough understanding of nursing practices and procedures, including but not limited to assessment, planning, implementation of care, infection control, and emergency response practices.
• Understanding of and ability to work within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence, customer relations, and conflict management skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to work.
• Ability to interact in a non-judgmental manner with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to compile, organize, analyze, and report data, and to work independently with minimal supervision and attention to detail in a fast-paced, stressful work environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use sound judgment.
• Proficiency with use of technology including MS Office 365 (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams) for data entry, records maintenance, and report production.
• Ability to use discretion, maintain HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality standards and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Background Clearance
• TB Test

Responsibilities

• Assist the Olathe Public Schools with student health needs providing coverage as a substitute.
• Initiate and maintain individual student health records adhering to documentation standards.
• Manage health room visits by assisting with decision-making, intervening with actual and potential health problems.
• Administer and monitor physician ordered medications and/or treatments.
• Provide and/or appropriately delegate health care procedures.
• Implement appropriate strategies, behavior supports, and consequences directly related to health needs as indicated in the Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP).
• Support district curriculum, instructional objectives, instructional strategies, and instructional materials and assessments.
• Create a caring, trusting, personal climate conducive to learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level