- Assess student's health through observation, screening procedures, and communication to establish a protocol permitting students to function effectively at school, home, and community.
- Encourage parents/guardians to acquire periodic health and dental examination for students.
- Notify the student's parent/guardian when health problems have been detected that require professional attention.
- Assist the parent/guardian to understand the health needs of the student (e.g., interpretation of screening results and the need for a referral).
- Enforce the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) immunization requirements and assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
- Administration of student medications according to District Policy and Procedures.
- Work within a framework of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act for implementation of laws and regulations pertaining to school health and Kansas Licensure Requirements.
- Complete job-related assignments under the supervision of a Lead Registered Nurse, School Nurse (RN) and the Health Services Coordinator.
- Provide emergency care for student accidents and sudden illness. Notify parent/guardian if accident/illness warrants. Detain student in the nursing clinic until parent/guardian assumes responsibility.
- Facilitate therapeutic relationships with students, families, and community.
- Participate in all Nursing Professional Development and In Services as Directed by your RN Supervisor.
- Hold and maintain current Kansas practical nursing licensure.
- Minimum of two (2) years health related experience.
- CPR/AED certification AHA BLS.
- Exercise assessment and critical thinking skills when delivering nursing services in the school setting.
- Maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in handling and dispersing information while applying new concepts and details and adapt easily to change.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and to work independently within established guidelines in a timely manner.
- Dependable in attendance and observance of duty hours.
-
Nursing LPN/LVN Assisted Living
3 weeks ago
Haven Home Health & Hospice Missouri, United States Full timeHome Health LPN* · Relocate to Springfield, MO. A plentiful and growing job market, great schools, low cost of living, world-class health care and all the entertainment and cultural offerings of a big city. * · *Come work for the healthcare agency with the highest happiness ratin ...
-
LPN/Travel Nursing IMMEDIATE HIRE
3 weeks ago
LRS Healthcare - Long Term Care Missouri, United States TemporaryLRS Healthcare - Long Term Care is seeking a LPN / LVN Long Term Care for a travel job in Labelle, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: Long Term Care · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 05/19/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ S ...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Medical Care Unit
2 weeks ago
Belton Regional Medical Center Missouri, United StatesAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Med Surg opening with Belton Regional Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team. Belton R ...
-
LPN Traveler
2 weeks ago
Solutions by Sanford , KS, United StatesCreate Your Career With Us · Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. · Facility: Remote KS (Central Time) · Location: City - Remote KS, KS ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
3 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United States TemporaryAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 05/20/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
3 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United States TemporaryAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 05/20/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
3 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United States TemporaryAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 05/20/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
3 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United States TemporaryAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 05/20/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
Travel LPN
1 week ago
Alliance Medical Staffing Inc. , KS, United States*Kansas – Travel Contract – 13 Weeks – Great Pay, Housing Provided* · Alliance Medical Staffing is seeking LPNs to fulfill temporary contract assignments for a client located in Kansas*. The contract assignment is at one location.* · *Details & Requirements of the LPN positions.. ...
-
LPN Med Surg
2 weeks ago
Belton Regional Medical Center Missouri, United StatesJob Description Description Introduction · Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Med Surg opening with Belton Regional Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to b ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
2 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United States TemporaryAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 06/03/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
2 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United States TemporaryAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 06/03/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
2 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United States TemporaryAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 06/03/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
3 days ago
NCG Associates St. Louis, Missouri, United States ContractNCG Associates is a leading healthcare staffing agency specializing in providing qualified and dedicated nursing professionals to healthcare facilities nationwide. We are currently seeking a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic team. As a Travel LPN at NCG As ...
-
LPN afternoon shift
2 weeks ago
Anders Group Missouri, United StatesAnders Group is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in North Kansas City, Missouri. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: LPN / LVN · ~ Discipline: LPN / LVN · ~ Start Date: 06/03/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per week · ~ Shift: 8 hours, days · ~ Empl ...
-
SW Missouri OB/GYN Practice Near Table Rock Lake
2 weeks ago
Enterprise Medical Recruiting Missouri, United StatesA reputable OB/GYN practice in southwest Missouri is adding another OB/GYN physician to their collegial team located in the Table Rock Lake area in central Missouri. · Opportunity Highlights: · Enjoy a four-day workweek with 1:5 call · Join four physicians with a well-trained ...
-
Alpha Medical Group Missouri, United StatesWell-established and busy practice seeks a Family Medicine Physician. Join one other physician and a Nurse Practitioner. Large existing patient panel. Enjoy a full patient schedule of 18-25 patients per day with the support of LPN, Medical Assistant and Clinic Manager. A competit ...
-
pediatric nurse for infant in leawood, ks
3 weeks ago
Craig Homecare , KS, United StatesWe are passionate about caring for our nurses and are looking for nurses who are passionate about helping kids thrive at home. At Pediatric Home Service, we specialize in one-on-one nursing care, our team members deliver the highest quality care for our patients while taking work ...
-
registered nurse
2 weeks ago
Elite Body Sculpture , KS, United StatesOur award winning, board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeons and highly-trained staff members are among the elite in the specialty cosmetic surgery industry. We are passionate about making the patient experience truly remarkable. Our unified mission is to provide unparalleled ...
-
rn/lpn pediatric in olathe, ks
3 weeks ago
Craig Homecare , KS, United StatesWe are passionate about caring for our nurses and are looking for nurses who are passionate about helping kids thrive at home. At Pediatric Home Service, we specialize in one-on-one nursing care, our team members deliver the highest quality care for our patients while taking work ...
school nurse lpn - , KS, United States - Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
Description
TITLE:
School Nurse LPN - SY 24/25
LOCATION:
Administrator will assign job location
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.
JOB GOAL:
Provide nursing services in an assigned school or cluster of schools, under the supervision of a Lead School Nurse or School Nurse with a Registered Nurse certification.
This employee is responsible for meeting students' medical and physical needs in the classroom or educational environment as assigned by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
ORGANIZATION:
Maintains communication with internal and external stakeholders such as Board of Education, Educational Agencies, Federal/State/Local agencies, teachers, other school personnel, parents/guardians, businesses, and community to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Compiles data for statistical purposes. Maintains confidentiality regarding district records. Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants as needed to carry out duties.REASONING ABILITY:
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.Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
LANGUAGE SKILL:
Ability is required to schedule several activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes.
Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
186 days
SALARY:
All certified staff will be paid in accordance with the NEA-KCK Salary Schedule
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
REPORT TO:
Director of Health Services, Health Coordinator and/or Lead School Nurse
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
For more information regarding Title IX please contact:
District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
Title
