Wichita Collegiate School (WCS), a thriving Independent School located in Wichita, KS, will add a School Nurse to dedicated team for the 2025/26 school year. The School Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality healthcare services to students, monitoring student health and wellness, and collaborating with school staff and families to support student health and academic success.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Assess student health complaints and administer medications.
- Provide direct care to students for injuries and acute illness and long-term management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, seizures, etc.
- Collaborate with parents/guardians and students’ healthcare providers to ensure emergency healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions are in place and communicated to the appropriate individuals such as the student’s teachers, coaches, trip leaders, etc.
- Maintain and ensure confidential communication and documentation of student health information and clinical records.
- Provide screenings and referrals for health conditions.
- Promote a healthy school environment by monitoring immunizations, ensuring appropriate isolation for students’ with infectious illnesses, and reporting communicable diseases as required by law.
- Serve as a resource to faculty and administrators on health education topics such as nutrition, exercise, tobacco prevention and cessation, oral health, infectious diseases, substance use and abuse, and immunizations.
- Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer in the development and evaluation of school health policies.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers to address student healthcare needs.
- Stay current on trends and best practices in student health and nursing.
- Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.
- Respond to medical emergencies as needed and provide first aid and CPR as necessary.
- Comply with all school policies, state and federal laws, and professional standards related to school nursing practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nursing.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Understand how to use technology to improve workflow.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families, and healthcare providers.
Collegiate employees share the following attributes:
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A commitment to equitable and culturally responsive teaching practices.
- A willingness to receive and incorporate feedback from colleagues, students, and parents/guardians.
- A willingness to communicate with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians.
- A willingness to differentiate instruction, assessment, and feedback to students of all abilities.
- An excitement for creating a supportive, fun, and enriching classroom culture that reflects Wichita Collegiate School’s core values and teaching philosophy.
- A curiosity for professional growth, development, and leadership opportunities.
- A willingness to integrate technology as a tool for engaging students and enhancing instruction.
- A willingness for experiential/project-based learning and innovative thinking.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional school environment. Physical demands include prolonged periods of sitting and standing, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Hazards: Exposure to blood and body fluids.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position with responsibilities from August - May. Days of work are Monday through Friday.
About Collegiate: Wichita Collegiate School is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent day school for students in early childhood, from 2-year-olds through grade 12. Located in East Wichita on a 42-acre campus, Wichita Collegiate is home to 968 students across four divisions: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School.
Founded in 1963, Wichita Collegiate School has shaped our students into inquisitive thinkers and compassionate citizens prepared to impact the world positively. In keeping with our current and historic mission, Collegiate provides our students with a challenging and supportive academic environment alongside robust opportunities in the arts and athletics.
Wichita Collegiate School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is a member of Independent School Management (ISM).
About Wichita: Not only has Wichita been named an All-American City four times since 1962, but it also consistently ranks among the top cities nationally for its quality of life. These accolades communicate affordability, short and easy commutes to work, and a high level of public safety for your family - attributes you simply can't find in most metro areas.
Every one of us is different, together we are Spartans. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.