RN - Score 1 for Health (PRN)

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Health Screening

• Coordinates and supports pediatric health screening events in schools and community settings
• Performs health screenings in accordance with established Score 1 for Health protocols, policies, and clinical standards
• Coordinates patient flow to promote safe, efficient, and timely completion of screening activities
• Supervises and supports medical, nursing, and allied health students participating in health screenings
• Provides instruction, guidance, and clinical oversight to students and volunteers performing screening activities
• Identifies abnormal or concerning screening findings and ensures appropriate follow-up according to established protocols
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of screening results and related activities
• Assists with preparation, organization, and management of screening equipment and supplies
• Ensures compliance with infection prevention practices, universal precautions, privacy requirements, and applicable regulatory standards

Family & Community Outreach

• Conducts timely follow-up with families whose children have screening findings requiring additional evaluation, care, or resources
• Provides families with health education and information to support understanding of screening results and recommended next steps
• Assists families in identifying and connecting with appropriate healthcare providers, community services, and other resources
• Identifies potential barriers to care and works collaboratively with families and community partners to facilitate access to needed services
• Builds and maintains relationships with schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other partners supporting Score 1 families
• Participates in school and community outreach activities to increase awareness of Score 1 for Health and available health resources
• Collaborates with the Score 1 team to identify opportunities to improve screening processes, family follow-up, outreach, and access to care

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current, unrestricted RN license in Missouri and/or Kansas, as required for assigned work locations
• Experience in pediatric, school-based, community health, or public health settings preferred
• Experience with patient/family education, health promotion, care coordination, or community resources preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with children, families, students, school personnel, healthcare professionals, and community partners
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple tasks, and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and self-motivated, with sound judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to elementary schools and other community locations as needed
• Requires physical ability to routinely lift a maximum of 25 pounds; ability to bend, reach and stand for extended periods of time

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.

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