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Kansas Employer Registered Nurse in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
Registered Nurse at GPHS (5241)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Registered Nurse at GPHS
Posting ID 5241
Description
The Maize Special Education Cooperative is seeking a registered nurse to support students in the
Life Skills classroom at Garden Plain High School. This position will work when the Renwick
School District is in session and 13 additional days. Enjoy summers and school breaks off.
Overview
The Burse supports the instructional program with specific responsibilities for assessing the
health needs of special education students; developing emergency care plans and individual
health plans, incorporating input from parents and physicians; complying with laws relating to
student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill,
medically fragile, and injured students as specified by individual education plans; providing
health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and
identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.
Functions
1. Acknowledges medical conditions and provides appropriate care for ill, medically fragile,
and injured children
2. Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical procedures (e.g. oral
suctioning, catheterization, tracheostomy care, diabetes management, colostomy care,
etc.)
3. Assesses situations involving students\' safety (e.g. physical abuse, use of illegal
substances, etc.) to identify problems, refer for proper treatment, and comply with legal
requirements
4. Assists classroom teachers with age appropriate health education programs and activities
in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. hygiene, nutrition, dental, etc.)
5. Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. parents, students, health care providers,
public agencies, etc.) to promote and secure student health services, provide
information, and comply with legal requirements
6. Develops and implements health care plans for special education students with chronic
health related needs
7. Provides direction to site personnel and implements medical orders provided by
physicians
8. Maintains confidential files and records of students (e.g. health care plans, agency
referrals, accident reports, immunization records, etc.)
9. Maintains contact with parents and guardians and advises of changes in student health
and/or makes recommendations for further medical and emotional intervention
10. Monitors students for illness and injury and attends to immediate health care concerns,
providing follow-up care as necessary
11. Refers students requiring additional medical attention to support the provision of required
follow-up treatment and services
12. Monitors students with chronic illnesses and assists the student in achieving the highest
possible functional level
13. Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, in-services, staff meetings, etc.) for
the purpose of gathering, conveying, and sharing information on students\' health needs,
service delivery, and educational programs while improving skills and knowledge
14. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos,
health care plans, reports, etc.)
15. Provides training on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. CPR, food allergies,
hygiene, medical procedures, safety measures, etc.) and acts as a resource to students,
teachers, and other school personnel
16. Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.)
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17. Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator(s) and appropriate agenci es
(e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) to ensure a
positive learning environment
18. Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. wellness,
nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases, etc.) to provide information to staff,
students, parents, and the public
19. Responds to emergency medical situations and ensures appropriate medical attention
and any related follow-up action
20. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning
of the work unit
Shift Type Full-T