Nurse PRN- Kansas City

Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health sciences university is seeking a dedicated PRN nurse to join their team in delivering vital health screenings to elementary school children. This role involves conducting health assessments, supervising students, and ensuring effective communication with families to promote child health. You will play a crucial role in fostering partnerships with schools and community programs, making a significant impact on children's health and well-being. If you are passionate about nursing and community health, this opportunity allows you to contribute to the education and health of future generations while working in a supportive and progressive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development Opportunities

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; extensive experience may substitute.
• 3 years in pediatric or community nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screenings for K-8 children in schools.
• Supervise nursing and allied health students during screenings.
• Ensure follow-up communications with families.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Community Health Promotion

Patient Education

Time Management

MS Office Proficiency

Health Assessments

Compassionate Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

Working with Kansas City area elementary schools, the Score 1 for Health PRN nurse works within a team to ensure successful delivery of elementary school health screening events. As a part of the team, the Score 1 for Health PRN nurse will conduct and ensure follow-up screenings get completed for qualifying children, cultivate alliances with schools, and effectively promote child health benefits of the program. Communicates effectively through written, phone, and face-to-face methods with parent/guardian and school nurses; and contributes to the advancement of the program and departmental operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs school health screenings on children, K-8th grade, in the school setting
2. Instructs and supervises nursing, allied health, medical and dental students in performing screenings
3. Ensures timely follow-up communications with families qualifying for services
4. Organizes referral caseload
5. Facilitates follow-up contact with families
6. Serves as a resource and liaison with school professionals, parents, and community programs
7. Acts as a conduit of change in promoting healthy lifestyles
8. Represents the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
9. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Extensive knowledge and experience may substitute for education
2. Three years experience in pediatric, community, public, or school nursing. Experience in patient education, diabetes education, health promotion, social services desired. One year experience working with low-income, multi-cultural families preferred and highly desirable
3. Must be proficient with MS office (Word, Excel, Access)
4. Must have excellent time management skills, be able to work independently, productively, and with little to no supervision
5. Must be able to provide own transportation to elementary schools when needed
6. Must be able to commit to a designated mandatory schedule of screening dates, report additional hours/dates availability up to 6 weeks ahead, and have ability to add hours as able upon departmental and university requests to meet the needs of the institution
7. Flexibility in work hours, due to early evening activities, including attendance and phone work
8. Strong skills in face-to-face health assessments for school-aged child, demonstrated attributes in displaying compassion and developing trust while interacting with all constituents
9. Strong organizational, written communication and health education instruction skills essential
10. Must maintain an active MO and KS license for registered nurses or be able to obtain bi-state licensure

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