School Nurse requires a valid BSN license.
School nurses strengthen and facilitate learning for children by improving and protecting their health status through the identification and elimination or modification of health-related barriers to the educational process.
The functions of the school nurse in USD 489 include, but are not limited to the following:
- Implementation of the health policies established by the USD 489 Board of
Education and the State of Kansas.
- Planning and implementation of services that promote and protect optimal
health and wellness.
- Participation in health education, counseling, and screening to assist students,
staff, and the school community in assuming greater responsibility for their own health.
- Promoting a safe environment for the protection of students and staff.
- Providing health resources for students, families, and staff.
Qualifications for a school nurse in USD 489 are:
- A Registered Nurse in Kansas.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
- A minimum of one year’s nursing experience.
Hours: 7.5 hrs/day, Mon - Fri, 180 working days annually
Starting salary: Our District’s Certified Salary Schedule has 12 categories, with salaries ranging from $44,525 to $66,175 based on education and experience.
Tremendous Benefits:
· Full District Paid Single Medical and Dental Coverage
· Free Annual Eye Exams included with Medical Coverage
· Ancillary and Voluntary offerings include Vision Materials Coverage
· District Paid Basic Life Insurance ($10k), Voluntary Life
· Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft Insurance
· Flexible Spending for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
· Monthly District Contribution to Health Saving Account as applicable
· 403b Retirement Plan with 2% District Matching
· KPERS - State of Kansas Retirement Program
