Substitute School Nurse for the 2026/27 School Year

Substitute School Nurse (2026/27 School Year)The Substitute Nurse provides the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools. To accomplish these tasks- the Substitute School Nurse works closely with the staff and administration of the District.Reports to: Building Principal & Director of Human ResourcesFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSalary: $25.00 per hourQualifications:Current Kansas Nurses License (RN)Public school experience preferredPossession of the knowledge- skills- abilities- and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after an employment offer is made).Essential Functions:To help identify and monitor children with health problemsTo review students' health records with district and building personnel as neededTo plan for and assist in the screening and re-screening of studentsInterpret any significant findingsServe as a resource to health room assistants and other school staffAssess the health status of students. Collaborate with students- parents- and teachers to obtain treatment & rehabilitationConduct health-related screenings of students for vision- hearing- scoliosis- and routine weight and measurement checks- and refer students when necessaryProvide first aid for illness/injuryServe as a resource person in providing health education programs for students and school personnelPromote a positive working relationship between the school and community health resourcesAssist in identifying and accommodating students with specific health issues or disabilitiesAssist the administration in evaluating and implementing a healthy school environmentNotify parents of sick or injured students- informing them of the action taken and seeking further instructions from themAbility to implement and follow all school district policies during all activitiesAbility to keep current on new information- innovative ideas- and techniquesAbility to keep student information and records confidentialAbility to respond to information requests in a cooperative- courteous- and timely mannerAbility to implement and follow all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanAbility to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other administrative staffPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that a substitute nurse must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:Sit and stand for extended periodsBend- stoop- sit on the floor- climb stairs- walk- and reach overheadAbility to see and read a computer screen and/or printed materialsHear and understand English at normal classroom levels- both indoors- outdoors- and on the telephoneSpeak in an audible tone so that others may clearly understand in regular classrooms- outdoors- and on the telephonePhysically able to independently lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist heightTerms of Employment: At-will employment.Ft Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment- hiring- training or promoting on the basis of race- color- religion- national origin or ancestry- sex- age- disability- veterans status- genetic information- sexual orientation- gender identity or any other legally protected status under local- state or federal law.