POSITION TITLE: Nurse (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse)

SALARY: Hourly position dependent upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

EMPLOYMENT DATE: Open Until Filled

SCHEDULE: Full-time and overnight; 10 months per year; this position may require attendance at special events outside of normal working hours

JOB DESCRIPTION: (Detailed Position Description provided upon request)

The role of a School Nurse at the Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) is to provide care and health services in a 24-hour campus-based health center to residential and day students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Using appropriate language skills with deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals, internally and externally is an essential function of this position.

Essential Job Functions:

Candidate must possess strong clinical skills and leadership qualities including

• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong project management and organizational skills;
• Highly motivated to learn American Sign Language (ASL);
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities;
• Working knowledge of common conditions associated with school-age children

Duties include but are not limited to

• Maintain health center guidelines to provide ongoing care for students while on campus or participating in school activities;
• Provide nursing care to students, both inpatient and outpatient;
• Active participant in student individual health care plans;
• Provide administrative and clinical consult and support to health center staff, as applicable;
• Attend scheduled and required training;
• Assist in the preparation of appropriate documentation and forms needed for enrollment;
• Participate in a variety of team meetings, as needed, to represent the medical perspective
• Support personal and professional development within the department
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication skills with staff, students, parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s), and community members

Attend all required meetings; use appropriate communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in nursing required (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse); Kansas licensure required or the ability to obtain Kansas licensure. Registered nurse or LPN licensed in the State of Kansas. Current CPR certification and current driver’s license. At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical or education setting, pediatric or adolescent experience preferred, but not required. Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) or a serious desire to learn. ASL and English skills will be assessed. Knowledge of social-emotional and developmental needs of DHH students; awareness of Deaf culture; ability to apply principles of bilingual education with DHH students in a health setting; ability to make proper responses to safety/health concerns.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All offers of employment from Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) are contingent upon background check results and any applicable workplace references. Background checks are completed via the KS Bureau of Investigation, Backgrounds Plus consents, Kansas Department of Children and Family Services, and Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Registry. KSD may contact previous employers for workplace references. Within 30 days of employment, a tuberculosis test (and any applicable treatment), as well as a health certificate must be completed by a medical provider at the cost of the employee.

APPLICATION: Open Until Filled. For consideration, request an official KSD application or go to our website at www.ksdeaf.org/Employment and apply for KSD’s review; copies of all college transcripts and licenses will be required.

CONTACT: Human Resource Office

Voice: 913-210-8114

Videophone: 913-324-5850

Fax: 913-791-0557

E-Mail: hr@kssdb.org

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olathe, KS 66061: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person