Job Description:
About the Position:
The job of the nurse is done for the purpose of assessing the health needs of the students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health , including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill. medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment. This job reports to the Building Principal and Superintendent. 
Key Responsibilities:

• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for il, medically fragile and/or injured children. 
• Assesses situations involving students’ safety and other health related issues (e.g. abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for the proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Audits immunization status of all students’ for the purpose of keeping the district in compliance with the Missouri Division of Health and notifying parents of deficiencies and the steps to comply with immunizations requirements.
• Collaborates with parent, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies (e.g. IHP’s and EAPs, etc) for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts site assessments (e.g. health issues, student health records, emergency preparedness, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and/or providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.  
• Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. health education, nutritional workshops, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans. 
• Consults with school personnel, families, and children on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. CPR, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, medication management, policies and procedures, substance abuse, growth and development, food allergies, STD’s, hygiene, etc) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Implements health care plans for students with health problems (e.g. diabetes, etc) for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintains students’ confidential files and records for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards. 
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care. 
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines. 
• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public. 
• Responds to crisis situations for the purpose of support to students and staff.
• Responds to emergency medical situations for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Serves as liaison between home and school in all health matters for the purpose of facilitating follow-up medical care and/or promoting access to health care providers. 

Qualification: Must hold a current Missouri State Nursing License.
Compensation & Benefits:
All KCIA employees are provided with a robust and competitive salary, compensation, and benefits package. 
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