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Form of workSchool Nurses promote overall health and well-being and work to minimize absences due to illness. We are seeking experienced nurses who can fill in when a full-time nurse is not available.
Along with traditional school nurses, there are also nurses dedicated to caring for students with special needs such those with feeding tubes.
A Day in the Life:
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments
- Assess health concerns
- Communicate appropriate health information to staff, parents, and physicians
- Respond to life saving situations
- Assist with school health services such as vision, hearing, and dental screenings
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with district, state and federal laws
- Performs other duties as assigned in order to ensure an effective, orderly, and safe environment
Successful Candidates:
- Pass a background check
- Have a current TB test
- Active Kansas Registered Nurse license
- 3+ years of experience as an RN - hospital or clinic experience preferred
- Have basic computer skills
- Work well with others
- Can work in a noisy and sometimes crowded environment
- Can spend prolonged time sitting or standing - Some time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and using finger dexterity.
What's in it for you:
- Flexibility to accept assignments when they work in your schedule
- Knowing you are making a difference
