Registered Nurse, Score 1 for Health

Job Type: Staff Job Description: Coordinates and maintains patient flow through the pediatric screening process; supervises and oversees health screenings conducted by medical and allied health students; assists in the advancement of the Score 1 for Health Program; and ensures adherence to all regulatory governance, universal precautions, and/or applicable protocols. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensures timely follow-up with families qualifying for services. Organize referral caseload. Effectively tracks all families contacted Coordinates appropriate referrals Facilitates follow-up contact with families Cultivates alliances with entities, effectively promoting the benefits of the programs. Serves as a resource and liaison with school professionals, parents, and community programs Acts as a conduit of change in promoting healthy lifestyles Represents the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations Performs other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Extensive knowledge and experience may substitute for education Three years experience in pediatric, community, public, or school nursing. Experience in patient education, diabetes education, health promotion, social services desired. One year experience working with low-income, multi-cultural families preferred and highly desirable. Must be proficient with MS office (word, excel, access). Must have excellent time management skills, be able to work independently, productively, and with little to no supervision. Must be able to provide own transportation to elementary schools when needed. Flexibility in work hours, due to early evening activities, including attendance and phone work. Strong skills in phone and face-to-face health assessments, specifically ability to assess readiness for change in lifestyle. Demonstrated attributes in displaying compassion and developing trust while interacting with all constituents. Strong phone skills essential. Must maintain an active MO and/or KS license for registered nurses or be able to obtain bi-state licensure. Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! Kansas City University, founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university, and the fifth-oldest osteopathic medical school in the nation. KCU’s Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine offer graduate degree programs in osteopathic medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences and dental medicine, as well as multiple dual-degree opportunities. To learn more about KCU, our colleges and academic programs, visit kansascity.edu. Are you interested in learning more about opportunities at KCU but don’t see a specific position that fits your experience and skills at this time? Please introduce yourself to us by sharing your CV/resume and we will be in contact with you as future opportunities that match your qualifications become available.