school nurse lpn - Kansas City, MO , USA, United States - Educate Kansas

Educate Kansas Kansas City, MO , USA, United States

1 week ago

Description

School Nurse LPN - SY 24/25

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools USD 500

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 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:

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:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

COMMUNICATION /

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.

The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

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

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Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is an exceptional urban system using an array of innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students with a vigorous professional development program designed to support our teachers.

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