SCHOOL NURSE

School Nurse

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Affton High School (9-12)

Details: 10-month support staff position, with district-recognized holidays and paid sick and personal leave. Leave time will be prorated based on start date. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, with a district provided benefits package that includes employee health, dental, life and vision insurance.

Compensation: According to the 2026-27 Support Staff Pay Schedule, placement within the range is based on education and like experience. The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $31.09.

The district provides an additional $2,000 annual stipend to those who obtain a (NCSN) certification through the National Board for Certification of School Nurses and keeps this certification active.

Job Summary: Support the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students and their success in the learning process; support student success by providing health care assessments, identifying problems, planning, intervention, follow-up and health evaluations for all students within the school setting.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma and minimum of two year associate degree are required, BSN preferred
• RN license is required
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required
• Prior school nursing experience, or experience working with school-age children is preferred
• The knowledge of working with children with disabilities is preferred
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AEDS (defibrillation equipment) training are required
• The ability to teach classes in CPR, First Aid, and AEDS (defibrillation equipment) is required
• The ability to maintain confidential information is required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to work from written or oral instructions under limited supervision are required
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and self-motivation are required
• The ability to effectively prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines is required
• The ability to write routine reports and correspondence is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required, experience with Google Applications is preferred
• Strong word processing, data entry, spreadsheet and database skills are required, experience with student data management databases (SIS, PowerSchool, etc.) is preferred
• The ability to present information and respond to questions from parents and school staff in a positive, professional manner is required
• The ability to communicate effectively with students in redirecting and using positive reinforcement is required
• The ability to solve problems and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required
• The ability to work independently, use good judgment, and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations is required
• The ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population is required
• The ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task, or assignment is required
• The willingness to learn new material and, as needed, attend professional development is required
• The ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with building and district staff is required

For more information regarding School Nurse duties and responsibilities, please view the School Nurse Job Description.

All applicants must apply through Affton's TalentEd Hire website at:

Affton School District is an equal opportunity employer & E-Verify participant