School Nurse, RN/LPN

School of the Osage, in partnership with our students, families, and community, will equip all learners to meet their maximum potential for a lifetime of success.

 

Type of Position:                               School Nurse

 

Category:                                         Non certified        

 

Reports to:                                        Building Principal          

         

Degrees required or preferred:

Missouri State Registered Nurse license and a current CPR certification

Requirements:                                  Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

 

Performance Expectations:

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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Provide surveillance of immunization records and prepare CD 31 report for school
2. Maintain cumulative health records and perform clerical duties required by health
3. Provide basic first aid for illness and injury according to written school policy, and if properly
4. Perform selected screening programs as outline in Manual for School Health Programs, and as directed by school
5. Perform re-screening and refer based on criteria in appropriate screening
6. Assist in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and
7. Incorporate health education in encounters with parents, staff and
8. Contribute to health information presented to special education staffing
9. Perform nursing care for children with special health care needs as ordered by
10. Assumes responsibility for continuing education and contributes to the professional growth of
11. Participates with others in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating school health and community services that include primary, secondary and tertiary
12. Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory and practice and participation in

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability.  This individual must be able to travel between district facilities. The position requires a moderate amount of travel, both in and out of state.

 

Compensation

 

Salary: Commensurate based on experience.                  

 

Contract Type:          Non-Exempt

 

Applicant must apply online at:  https://osage.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

 

As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds, and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.