Head Nurse - Renwick School District

District Head Nurse

Reports To:

Superintendent and Building Principal (Garden Plain High School)

Location:

Garden Plain High School (Primary Assignment), with oversight of nursing services districtwide

Position Summary:

The District Head Nurse is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of school health services at Garden Plain High School and across Renwick USD 267. This position will provide leadership and support for all school nurses and health paraprofessionals throughout the district, ensuring compliance with state and federal health regulations, promoting student wellness, and fostering safe and healthy school environments.

Qualifications:

Current Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Minimum of 3 years of school nursing or pediatric/public health nursing experience

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community health partners

Knowledge of Kansas school health regulations and practices

Current CPR and First Aid Certification (instructor certification preferred) and ACLS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

District-Level Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead health professional for all school nurses within the district

Provide mentorship, guidance, and supervision to building-level nurses and health aides

Develop and maintain standardized health protocols, procedures, and documentation practices

Coordinate professional development and in-service training for school nursing staff

Ensure district compliance with KDHE, KSDE, and federal mandates, including immunizations, screenings, and communicable disease control

Participate in district-level planning teams including wellness, crisis response, and safety committees

Assist with hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of nursing staff across the district

Act as liaison between the district and local/state public health agencies

Review and manage districtwide data reporting related to student health services

Monitor all Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the district to ensure they are charged, functional, and compliant, and coordinate timely replacement as needed

Coordinate and schedule CPR and First Aid certification courses for district staff, including monitoring certification status and renewal schedules

Plan and lead Skyward Health Module training sessions for district nurses and health staff to ensure accurate and consistent health data documentation
 

Building-Level Responsibilities at Garden Plain High School:

Deliver direct health services and emergency care to students and staff

Manage student health records, immunizations, medication administration, and chronic care plans

Provide health counseling, support, and referral services

Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and parents to support student success

Lead the schools wellness initiatives and coordinate health-related programming

Conduct health screenings and follow-up interventions as required

Serve on building-level student support teams and attend IEP/504 meetings as needed

Other Duties:

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, and district policy

Maintain accurate documentation and prepare health reports as needed

Stay current on best practices in school health through continuing education and professional organizations

Filling in as needed at other buildings if an absence goes unfilled

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Building Principal

Terms of Employment:

195-day contract

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes employer contribution to health benefits

Evaluated annually by the Superintendent and/or designee

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:45-4:00. Additional evenings possible during enrollment and parent teacher conferences

Work Environment:

This position requires some travel between district schools

Requires the ability to respond to medical emergencies and perform nursing procedures

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and assist students with mobility needs when necessary

Apply online at www.usd267.com

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