A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Job Overview (Elementary School Nurse) We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our school community as a School Nurse. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive health services to students, staff, and visitors, ensuring a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning and development. Your expertise will support students' physical well-being, manage acute health issues, and promote health education across the campus. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners while working within a dynamic educational setting. Interested applicants must apply at www.usd475.org
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with State of Kansas license Reports to: Building Principal and designated administrator located at the Mary E. Devin Center for Education Support
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
The school nurse shall be the primary provider of day-to-day health services for students and staff, and shall conduct health screening programs as required by Kansas law.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CRITICAL SKILLS
Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information. Performance Responsibilities Serve as a health advocate for students. Act as a health resource for staff, students and families. Provide emergency health care and first aid for students and staff. Insure ADA compliance regulations for health conditions. Implement USD #475 health screening programs. Manage student health information according to school district guidelines and professional standards. Maintain accurate health records that demonstrate compliance with Kansas health regulations and State Statutes. Report communicable diseases as mandated by the State of Kansas. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs Acceptable Use of Technology Sexual and racial harassment Child Abuse Reporting Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.
Term of Employment:
Certified Employee Calendar plus two (2) per diem days
Salary Range:
Determined by placement on Certified Staff salary schedule.
Evaluation Frequency:
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.
Updated:
5-21-19 Notice of Nondiscrimination Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441.
Telephone:
785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441.
