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Job Description:

This vital role in the Score 1 for Health program, 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.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week with flexibility in hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains patient flow through the pediatric screening process
• Conducts health screenings and delivers screening results
• Supervises and oversees health screenings conducted by medical and allied heath students

• Serves as educator and mentor to students

• Assists in the advancement of the Score 1 for Health Program

• Serves as liaison between participating parties
• Educates patients/parents/guardians and school personnel on various topics
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory governance, universal precautions, and/or standard protocols
• Makes certain safety protocols are followed and with federal regulations
• 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 of Science degree in Nursing
• Current registered nursing license in Missouri and/or Kansas
• One year experience as a nurse in a pediatric and/or community health clinical environment
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.
• Must be knowledgeable and skillful in pediatric (age-appropriate) health promotion, guidance, and primary care skills
• Excellent communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills required.
• Critical thinking skills essential
• Demonstrated ability to decipher and interpret information and able to respond/react effectively and appropriately
• Able to adapt to different educational levels when interacting with a variety of individuals
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and appropriately with patients, parents, and school administrators
• Must be able to function as a team leader (for medical students) to effectively oversee screenings [instructions, training, charting, etc.]
• Must have excellent customer relations skills for decision making and problem solving
• Respectful of others, uses effective judgment, practices confidentiality, and exercises discretion appropriate.

Questions? Call Tosha at 417-208-0757 or email tcunningham@kansascity.edu

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