Temporary Math Educational Consultant Jobs in Kansas

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Temporary Registered Nurse to join our team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our organization's success while gaining valuable experience. The role is temporary, with an initial duration until November 2027, at which point the position will be reevaluated based on organizational needs and performance.

Job Purpose and Objectives: 

Responsible for direct nursing services for clients in open and satellite clinics for Montgomery County. 

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. Graduate from an accredited nursing school

3. One year of experience in public health nursing

Certifications / Licenses:

1. Ability to complete ICS training within six months of hire

2. Registered in the State of Kansas to practice issued by the Kansas State Board of Nursing

3. Maintains current Assessment Certification, including vision and hearing, ASQ-3 and ASQ-2 certifications

4. Completes WIC training modules and attends new employee training for the WIC program

5. CPR Certification

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Ability to administer injections and treatments and perform screening tests

2. Knowledge of professional nursing practices, public health nursing theory, and practice of their application

3. Familiar with Emergency Preparation role within the Health Department

4. Ability to provide skilled nursing care based on scientific principles, basic behavioral concepts and intelligent professional judgement

5. Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work

6. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently

7. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner

8. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment

9. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously

10. Strong written and verbal communication skills

11. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

12. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities

13. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees

14. Attention to detail

Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

1. Evaluates each client's immunization status and determines appropriate action based on      written protocols
2. Obtains laboratory specimens for the screening and/or diagnosis of communicable diseases
3. Provides screenings for hypertension, diabetes, anemia, and urinalysis, and determines appropriate action based on referral criteria
4. Provides health education regarding communicable diseases, family planning methods, and sexually transmitted diseases to parents, children, and the general public
5. Provides Physical Assessments, including vision, hearing, ASQ-3, and ASQ: SE-2      screenings, and laboratory tests with appropriate referrals and follow-up
6. Counsels the client and family in meeting health needs, including health promotions, nutrition, and chronic health needs
7. Completes nursing assessment and assigns food packages 
8. Performs duties related to Health Department programs to fulfill grant      requirements
9. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and      ordinances
10. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
11. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
12. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or      needed
13. Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic