Nurse (PRN)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13696489 School Nurses promote overall health and well-being and work to minimize absences due to illness. We are seeking experienced nurses who can fill in when a full-time nurse is not available. Along with traditional school nurses, there are also nurses dedicated to caring for students with special needs such those with feeding tubes.\ \ A Day in the Life: - Administer prescribed medications and treatments - Assess health concerns - Communicate appropriate health information to staff, parents, and physicians - Respond to life saving situations - Assist with school health services such as vision, hearing, and dental screenings - Maintain confidentiality in compliance with district, state and federal laws - Performs other duties as assigned in order to ensure an effective, orderly, and safe environment Successful Candidates: - Pass a background check - Have a current TB test - Active Kansas Registered Nurse license - 3+ years of experience as an RN - hospital or clinic experience preferred - Have basic computer skills - Work well with others - Can work in a noisy and sometimes crowded environment - Can spend prolonged time sitting or standing Some time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and using finger dexterity. Whats in it for you: - Flexibility to accept assignments when they work in your schedule - Knowing you are making a difference