School Health Nurse (RN/LPN) — Student Care & Screenings

Chcsek; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) is seeking an RN to join the school-based health team.

The role focuses on providing nursing care for students, coordinating state-required health screenings, and serving as the communication link among counselors, teachers, and parents regarding student health and wellness. The RN School Health position supports individualized health care plans, adheres to HIPAA/FERPA, and may require travel between assigned schools for float coverage.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN or LPN license in KS or OK.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in outpatient clinic or school health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate completion of student health records and immunization status.
• Provide nursing care for health concerns and emergencies until parents or providers take over.
• Assist in health screenings (vision/hearing/height/weight) per state requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA/FERPA and district policies.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to support individualized health plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Nurse license (KS/OK)

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) is seeking an RN to join the school-based health team.

The role focuses on providing nursing care for students, coordinating state-required health screenings, and serving as the communication link among counselors, teachers, and parents regarding student health and wellness. The RN School Health position supports individualized health care plans, adheres to HIPAA/FERPA, and may require travel between assigned schools for float coverage.