Start date is August 9, 2021

6.00 hours per day, 167 days per year.  1,002 hours per year

Benefits:  Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

                Optional Participation in Vision and Life Insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certification or Licensure: LPN and a valid Nebraska Driver’s License
2. Interest in and ability to work with children
3. Maintains sound working relationships with school personnel and the community.
4. Understands and complies with confidentiality regulations.
5. Maintains standard Red Cross First Aid Certification and conducts CPR certification
6. Serves as a role model of good health to students and school staff.

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.