Permanent Sub Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

SUB NURSE
REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE REQUIRED. POSITION WORKS AS NEEDED.
Qualifications:
Kansas State Board of Nursing License
One year experience as a Registered Nurse
Current certification in CardioPulmonary Resuscitation or Willing to Obtain
Reports to:
Building Administrator and Nursing Facilitator
Job Goal:
Advance the well being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students.
Performance responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
Health Appraisal:

• Evaluates the physical health, developmental level and psychosocial status of the student.

• Audits all health records for compliance with state statutes and district policy.

• Conducts hearing and vision screening programs with appropriate referrals. Interprets results to parents and teachers and assists in follow-up.

• Interprets medical findings to the students, parents, and appropriate school personnel. Makes recommendations concerning the student's educational program.

• Works closely with building administrators and staff concerning prolonged absence and/or current physical and mental health concerns of students.

• Insures that dental evaluation and follow-up are available to all students.

• Assists with preschool screening and kindergarten enrollment programs. (Elementary schools only)

• Supervises the school health office.

• Implements district/state policies and national standards for students/staff that are ill or injured at school.
• Provides first aid/nursing care to students and staff. Refers students to care of parent or other responsible person if further attention is required. Coordinates employee injury reporting with Employee Benefits manager.

• Administers medications in accordance with district policy and state statutes.

• Assesses the school environment for potential safety hazards and sanitary conditions and reports findings to the building administration.

• Trains staff in standard precautions, first aid procedures, medication administration and other nursing procedures if indicated.

• Utilizes health services as an opportunity to provide health education and counseling.

• Serves as a consultant and resource person for health education programs.

• Collaborates with building staff in presenting health education instruction.

• Assists building staff in obtaining resource materials for health related instruction.

• Serves on the building screening team to assist in identifying, evaluating, and planning for exceptional children.

• Assists with recommendations and modification in the educational program when indicated by the health and/or developmental status of the student.

• Participates with staff in developing a Student Improvement Plan (SIP), 504 accommodations, or Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

• Collaborates with staff, parents, and medical care providers to develop, revise and implement an Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) for the health needs of students with temporary and permanent disabilities.

• Insure that each student has immunizations as mandated by district policies and state immunization laws.

• Establishes and maintains a program for communicable disease control as outlined by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, and Lawrence Public Schools.

• Prepares and maintains cumulative health records for all students and uses the electronic record keeping system.

• Assists with health counseling for students, parents and school personnel upon request.

• Interprets the student's health, developmental status and medical findings to the student, parent, and school personnel.

• Assesses students and family mental health needs and makes appropriate recommendations.

• Represents nursing programs to buildings served.

• Serves as liaison between nursing programs and community agencies.

• Upholds regulations and laws related to confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and neglect, and other health-related requirements.

• Possess and maintain licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Kansas.

• Articulate ideas to groups in a logical and forthright manner.

• Demonstrate composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers.

• Analyze a situation quickly and provide prompt advice and intervention if needed.

• Perform job responsibilities using applicable software on district computer system and communication equipment.

• Manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.

• Work constructively and cooperatively with others.

• Respects the dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all students and staff.