Elementary School Nurse - for the 2026/27 School Year

Fort Leavenworth USD 207 www.usd207.com

Purpose : To strengthen the educational development of children by assisting them to maintain- improve- or adapt to their health status by providing direct professional nursing services- first aid- and illness and emergency care.

Reports to : Building Principal

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary: $45-000/yr

Required Qualifications:

• Kansas Licensed Registered Nurse
• Health and Innoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of School Nursing Experience

Essential Functions : To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Organizes and conducts yearly state-mandated health screenings for vision and hearing and state recommended scoliosis screening in conjunction with other 3 district nurses.
• Organizes and conducts yearly state-mandated Growth & Development program for grades 4-5.
• Organizes and coordinates with Smith Dental Clinic all National Childrens Dental Health Month activities.
• Enrollment: process each student`s cumulative health records- immunizations- and physicals.
• Input data within 30 days of enrollment and monitor students` immunization/physical exam compliance per KS state law and district policy.
• Provides emergency first aid to all students- staff- and visitors.
• Maintains AED.
• Evaluates and assesses health needs of students.
• Follow the district`s Worker`s Compensation Procedures.
• Administers medication with appropriate documentation.
• Perform nursing procedures within their scope of practice.
• Maintains a well-equipped and supplied health room within assigned yearly budget.
• Conducts health-related presentations for students and staff and serves as a resource person on health issues.
• Organizes CPR (re)certification- AED training- Blood Borne Pathogen education and epi-pen demonstration for school staff.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Assists the building principal/secretaries/counselor by performing clerical duties or other tasks as may be assigned or needed.
• Supervises the collection and dissemination of attendance data daily.
• Notify the Principal in cases of chronic absenteeism- tardiness- truancy or other cases as needed.
• Malpractice insurance shall be obtained and reimbursed yearly by the District.
• Completes all continuing education units as required for KS state licensure or additional certifications.
• Compiles- organizes- and maintains health concerns lists- health care plans- and student health records.
• Organizes- conducts- and documents all health-related annual continuing education for staff and faculty.
• Maintains a high level of caring competence- ethical behavior- and confidentiality.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to enter data into a computer and to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels- outdoors- and on the telephone
• Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in typical classrooms- outdoors- and on the telephone
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height
• Ability to bend- stoop- sit on the floor- climb stairs- walk- and reach overhead

Terms of Employment : Contract for the duration of school year with a 14-day notice required to resign

Evaluation: Performance evaluations under the Board`s policy and the Classified Employee Handbook

Fort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer- and does not discriminate in recruitment- hiring- training or promoting on the basis of race- color- religion- national origin or ancestry- sex- age- disability- veteran`s status- genetic information- sexual orientation- gender identity or any other legally protected status under local- state or federal law.

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The Fort Leavenworth School District has been a part of the educational system of the State of Kansas since 1901. Geographically, it is composed entirely of federal property and includes Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery and the U. S. Federal Penitentiary. The buildings, which belong to the school district, are located on land leased from the federal government. We are a Kansas Public School System. We do not have any connection with the Department of Defense Dependent School System. The district provides instruction for grades K - 9 in addition to half day preschool for 4 year olds meeting current residency requirements. The post schools operate under the provisions of Kansas State Law, applicable federal laws, and regulations of the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Commitment to quality and success for every student are hallmarks of the school district. Children in the Fort Leavenworth Schools have benefited greatly from the support of a community that places a premium on quality education for its young people.

District facilities consist of four schools, and one central administration building. The district also has a warehouse and transportation center. All schools in the district have been extensively renovated and all life safety features upgraded. All schools have at least the following: auditorium, gymnasium, full service kitchen, cafeteria, technology classrooms, two computer labs, separate art and music rooms and a full service library media center. All schools are maintained in excellent condition.

To apply for positions in our School District, please visit our website, www.usd207.org , use the job opportunities link to our on line application program, TalentEd Recruit and Hire. Only applications in TalentEd Recruit and Hire will be reviewed as we fill positions.