What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse (MSHS) position at Maize USD 266?
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Maize South High School is seeking a school nurse for the 2026-27 school
year. The School Nurse will implement district health services programs
to best meet the needs of the student population at the school. Provide
health services to students. Promote health and safety education and
preventive health practices for students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:Excellent organizational, communication, and
interpersonal skills;Medical documentation, understanding of student
growth and development, ability topresent information one-on-one, small
group situations.
Experience: Pediatric experience preferred
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing
process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school
health protocols.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with
approved nursing techniques.
Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual
students, including notifications of accident or illness, and ensure
appropriate referrals and follow up as needed.
Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare
professionals, and the community.
Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and
evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for
medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student
into the school environment.
Serve as a health advocate for students.
Ensure that medications are administered to students according to
district policy and procedures.
Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory
screening programs.
Participate in development of health education curriculum, educate
faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics, and provide health
education to individuals and groups including contributing to
communications to parents and the local community regarding health
issues.
Collaborate closely with building principal and other staff and provide
leadership to ensure a healthy school environment. Work to meet the
health needs of the general school population and those students with
identified health conditions.
Participate in general education intervention, Section 504, or IEP
meetings of students with identified health needs. Work with district
personnel regarding implementation of IEP goals and services.
Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and
participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents
required, including health room records and accurate and confidential
student health records such as immunization records, medication
administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain health room
inventory.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws and
regulations and board policy.
Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards,
policies, procedures, and protocol.
Make contact with and/or home visits when necessary in the care of
students.
Prepare and submit reports as required by district and the state.
Advise staff on health concerns.
Attend committee meetings and confe
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13582385
Maize South High School is seeking a school nurse for the 2026-27 school
year. The School Nurse will implement district health services programs
to best meet the needs of the student population at the school. Provide
health services to students. Promote health and safety education and
preventive health practices for students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Kansas Board of Nursing
- Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary
Special Knowledge/Skills:Excellent organizational, communication, and
interpersonal skills;Medical documentation, understanding of student
growth and development, ability topresent information one-on-one, small
group situations.
Experience: Pediatric experience preferred
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing
process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school
health protocols.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with
approved nursing techniques.
Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual
students, including notifications of accident or illness, and ensure
appropriate referrals and follow up as needed.
Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare
professionals, and the community.
Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and
evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for
medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student
into the school environment.
Serve as a health advocate for students.
Ensure that medications are administered to students according to
district policy and procedures.
Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory
screening programs.
Participate in development of health education curriculum, educate
faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics, and provide health
education to individuals and groups including contributing to
communications to parents and the local community regarding health
issues.
Collaborate closely with building principal and other staff and provide
leadership to ensure a healthy school environment. Work to meet the
health needs of the general school population and those students with
identified health conditions.
Participate in general education intervention, Section 504, or IEP
meetings of students with identified health needs. Work with district
personnel regarding implementation of IEP goals and services.
Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and
participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents
required, including health room records and accurate and confidential
student health records such as immunization records, medication
administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain health room
inventory.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws and
regulations and board policy.
Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards,
policies, procedures, and protocol.
Make contact with and/or home visits when necessary in the care of
students.
Prepare and submit reports as required by district and the state.
Advise staff on health concerns.
Attend committee meetings and confe