SCHOOL NURSE - FULL OR PART TIME

03/06/2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving 1000 students in 5th through 12th grades. Focused on student achievement and strong character, the Kauffman School’s mission is to support students in maximizing their opportunities for post-secondary success. The school serves a student population of which 87% qualify for free and reduced lunch and 90% identify as students of color. Students are accepted by a lottery that prioritizes the six highest-need zip codes within the district. More than 70% of our students identify as first in their families to attend college. From serving as certified doulas to attending graduate school to starting their own local small businesses, our alumni are shaping their post-secondary paths and we are incredibly proud of their determination and drive.   

We believe that choosing to teach is choosing to commit oneself to challenging, joyful, enriching work that breaks down systemic barriers that have impacted marginalized students. Educators at the Kauffman School embrace challenges and choose to be part of an organization committed to academic growth for students who deserve choice and opportunity in their lives. The Kauffman School seeks results-driven and culturally-responsive educators to join its team. We are anchored to guiding principles in our work:

• Belief and Connection: We build connections and relationships with each student AND provide excellent, rigorous content in order to value the individual child and show the belief we have in their intellectual goals and pursuits. 

• Clear is Kind:  We show care through direct and clear communication of our high expectations rather than allowing students to ‘slip through the cracks’ by assuming they will know how to meet our standards without telling them. We also know that one of our roles is preparing our children for a world as college students/graduates that might play by different “rules” than they have previously experienced and it is our job to help them understand how to navigate, challenge the norms of, and dismantle that world.

• Intent and Impact: All of our actions are executed with the purpose and intent to empower every student to reach their full potential. We also believe that as educators, we are called to assess the impact of our actions and adjust course if they are not meeting the intent.

• Cultural Context + Critical Thinking: We approach rigorous learning as an activity that is responsive to students’ cultural contexts and pushes them to think critically. 

The School Nurse will be active in continuing to build and sustain the school health program. The School Nurse will assume responsibility for the planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and communication between relevant members (staff, families) related to health care for students. The School Nurse is responsible for the health of our students while they are at school in service of setting them up for meeting high academic and behavioral expectations in class. All duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional nursing care and practices, district/state board of education policies and procedures and Missouri State law regarding nursing with deference to the Nursing Practice Act. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Student Care

• Utilize the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation to care for students during the day
• Administer medication as appropriate
• Effectively utilize local, state and national resources to meet needs within the student population
• Work with Director of Special Education to create and update Medical 504 Plans for students with health concerns that require classroom accommodations
• Develop and maintain individual health care plans each school year for students with medical concerns (ex. asthma, seizure disorder, diabetes, etc.) and all special medical procedures during school hours

Health Office Management

• In partnership with school leaders, design procedures and protocols by which teachers send students to the health office for both scheduled and unscheduled visits
• Train teachers on procedures for sending students to the health office and maintain those procedures by consistently sharing feedback
• Maintain high expectations for safety and student behavior in the health office space
• Document health office procedures and train appropriate team members on their use to ensure continuity of care in the case of School Nurse absence

School Health Program

• Coordinate, develop and administer a school health program
• Write and implement policies and procedures and update as necessary
• Coordinate annual Vision and Hearing Screenings
• Assess the school environment and recommend adaptation to meet students’ needs
• Maintain up to date contact information for health resources within the community including primary, urgent and emergency medical, dental, and vision care service providers as needed
• Oversee compliance with local, state and federal regulations

Student Health Files

• Review health surveys collected during enrollment to identify health concerns
• Maintain student health files and ensure compliance with state and school retention policy
• Maintain records of comprehensive immunization history
• Provide and maintain necessary paperwork for students requiring medication during school hours

Building School Culture

• Believe deeply in the mission of the Kauffman School and that all children can meet high academic expectations
• Frequently and consistently communicate the school’s mission and philosophy to students and families
• Adhere to school academic and disciplinary protocols
• Be personally accountable for the quality of school performance management work
• Exhibit the school’s values at all times when interacting with students, families, staff, and visitors
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information, with respect to both school and student level data and internal staff members
• Embrace feedback in the spirit of constant improvement
• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic
• Support general operations and logistics as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed by the state of Missouri as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR/first Aid/AED certified
• Two years minimum work experience as a full-time Registered Nurse
• Prior experience working in schools, urban communities, non-profit, military, private sector, and/or a fast paced entrepreneurial environment is preferred
• High comfort level with children and youth is required
• Given the longer school day at Kauffman School, this position requires extended work days and hours

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Kauffman School offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with relevant experience and anticipated duties and responsibilities, including comprehensive health benefits. Read more about our benefits package here.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should complete a formal application through the Kauffman School Careers page. The Kauffman School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged.