Registered Nurse, Score 1 for Health

Registered Nurse, Score 1 for Health

R-0002673
Kansas City Campus

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.

To apply, visit https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Kansas-City-Campus/Registered-Nurse--Score-1-for-Health_R-0002673