6.5 hours per day, 168 days per year.  1,092 hours per year

Benefits:  Sick Leave

                Long Term Disability

                Bereavement Leave

                Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

                Optional Participation in Vision and Life Insurance

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from an accredited program.
• Experience in healthcare of children and adolescents highly desirable.
• Responsible for delivering health services at building level in accordance with the Kearney Public Schools guidelines and policies.
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Two-year degree preferred. Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant program required.
• Certification or Licensure: Valid Nebraska License as a Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant. Current CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Experience as a Certified Medical Assistant Preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  (Include, but are not limited to)

1. Knows and complies with district policies, rules, and procedures.
2. Knows and complies with State laws, regulations, and recommendations regarding school health and nursing services.
3. Serves as a consultant to students, parents, teachers, administrators and others.
4. Provide first aid to students and staff according to basic first aid procedures, utilizing proper techniques.
5. Implements, and collects data through health screening program including referrals for professional evaluation and diagnosis.
6. Provides professional supervision, direction and monitoring for the medication administration in accordance with the Medication Aid Act and within the scope of practice of the professional Registered Nurse.
7. Implements individualized health care plans for all students as needed and supervises their care.
8. Maintains accurate health records, reports and documentation.
9. Supervises the activities of the school health office in a professional manner, assuring quality practice, accountability, confidentiality and accuracy of documentation.
10. Promotes appropriate skills development, communication and teamwork in a positive working relationship with other building employees and health room team.
11. Participates in building committees as a healthcare professional.
12. Serves as a liaison between physicians, community agencies, families and school personnel and students.
13. Participates in the training of health room para-professionals.
14. Participates in professional organizations, staff development, health services teams and committee activities. This includes mandatory and punctual attendance at school nurse meetings, team meetings, and committee meetings.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, district head nurse and building administration.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

~Possess skills necessary to perform responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Inside/Outside:  Both
2. Climatic Environment: All weather conditions.  Inside air conditioned/heated buildings;
3. Hazards:  Blood born pathogens

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

Any person who believes she or he has been discriminated against, denied a benefit, or been excluded from participation in any district education program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected conditions, may grieve such matters using the adopted grievance procedures of the Kearney Public School District. Such procedure shall provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging acts of discrimination. This position is subject to a veterans' preference.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504, Title VI
or the Nebraska Equal Opportunity in Education Act may be directed to the 
Director of Human Resources, 320 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE, 68845-5345, (308) 698-8011.