Day School Nurse

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Greenbush The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a part-time Day School Nurse.

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025. 

Job Summary: This person will be instrumental in working with special education and school staff to enhance the educational process of students by maximizing their health and well-being, modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning, and promoting an optimal level of wellness. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: 

1. Completion of an approved 23-year school of nursing program and 2 years of professional nursing experience, or completion of an accredited four-year nursing program and 1 year of professional nursing experience.
2. License to practice professional nursing in the State of Kansas, or authority to practice as approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
3. Must have an RN license or LPN license with the supervision of an RN.
4. Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (maintenance of certification while employed is also required).
5. Experience working with school-age children, staff, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Essential Functions:

1. Accurately complete all health-related reports, as needed, and when due.
2. Assess students daily for illnesses that may need attention. These instances should be addressed as per the designated school and/or institution guidelines.
3. Administer emergency care as needed and complete necessary reports.
4. Monitor the school environment for health-related safety and sanitary conditions and report concerns to appropriate staff for correction.
5. Provide input regarding health-related issues for the IEP process.
6. Monitor healthcare provider orders on students returning from major illness-related absences and assist with documentation for a shortened school day or other accommodations needed.
7. Comply with all state and federal regulations, i.e., HIPAA, FERPA.

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely documentation.
2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the SEKESC.
3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
6. Maintain professional relationships with families.
7. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
9. Complete all assignments promptly, including communication with other staff and families.
10. Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
11. Regular and predictive attendance in the designated work location as determined by the Chief Executive Officer or designee.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lifting to 40 pounds.
2. Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
3. Sit/stand for long periods of time.
4. Work in loud/stressful environments.
5. Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
6. Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
7. Being exposed to hazardous materials.
8. Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA-compliant.

Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B visa) for this position.