Substitute Registered Nurse

Serves as a direct link between the healthcare provider, family, and community agency in securing access to health services and is assuring continuity of health care for students QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing (preferred) Five years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, pediatrics or adolescent health (preferred) Valid registered nursing license to practice professional nursing in the state of Kansas from the Kansas State Board of Nursing School Nurse Certification through state or national program or board (preferred) ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The school nurse's duties will vary depending upon the needs of the individual school population; however, the purpose of the school nurse as described in the work summary remains the same. The duties fall into the following categories: Provider of Health Services Conducts mandated screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and dental Supervises prescribed medical treatments and medication administration according to district policy Provides assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute/chronic health conditions and in emergency situations Participates in the development and implementation of a complete and functioning program to provide ongoing emergency health care Manager of Student Health Care Assists in the development or revision of policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health services program Monitors compliance with current state immunization and health assessment requirements Serves as liaison and facilitator for access to health care resources in the community Collaborates with school support staff to meet health care needs of students Provides identification, assessment, care planning, referral and follow up for students with acute/chronic health care needs and/or communicable diseases Serves on school and community committees upon request and as needed as a health care advisor and student advocate Educator/Counselor Interprets student health care needs to families and school staff Educates families through written communication, verbal contacts, and home visits when necessary to encourage follow-through of health care referrals Educates students, staff, and pa