School Nurse

School NurseReports To: School Principal / Coordinator of Health ServicesPosition Summary: Provides and promotes health services for students, staff, and volunteers to support a safe and healthy learning environment. Delivers care through a comprehensive school health program; providing direct care, managing chronic conditions, implementing screenings, responding to health-related emergencies or crisis situations within the assigned building.Salary Range:RN Degree: $40,082 - $58,102BSN Degree: $48,305 - $70,782Master's Degree: $49,732 - $89,130Master's Degree +30: $51,894 - $92,471Nurse Practioner License: $2,000 stipendNCSN Certification: $3,000 stipendFunctions of the Job:Essential Functions:Assess student and staff health conditions in cases of acute illnesses or injury; provide care or refer to appropriate medical personnel in accordance with established nursing procedures.Provide long-term care for students with chronic medical conditions.Administer prescribed medications in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and Board policy; monitor for side effects and effectiveness and maintain appropriate medication and procedural orders in writing and in accordance with district practices.Maintain and safeguard medication and medication access in accordance with district practices.Maintain accurate records of medications received and dispensed in accordance with applicable laws and nursing standards.Review, monitor, and maintain student immunization records for compliance with state requirements and board policy; follow up as needed.Conduct age-appropriate health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, dental); document findings and refer for further evaluation when necessary.Conduct and assist with coordination of age-appropriate Human Growth and Development education in accordance with district practices and board policy.Maintain and update cumulative health records; prepare required state reports and paperwork.Monitor the school environment to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.Provide consultation to students, staff, and families regarding health concerns and injury prevention.Identify student health needs and develop individualized health care plans as appropriate.Coordinate and oversee building-level health services, screenings, and community health resources.Develop and implement health and safety plans, including emergency care procedures.Provide health education resources related to topics such as growth and development, hygiene, chronic conditions, and first aid.Manage emergency preparedness, AED monthly maintenance, access to emergency medications (albuterol, Narcan, epinephrine), and Cardiac Emergency Response Teams (CERT) within the school site; educating on Stop the Bleed and maintaining all team training and records of drills.Marginal Functions:None identifiedPhysical / Visual DemandsRegularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking, stairs, hearing, and manual dexterity (e.g., grasping, feeling).Requires clear vision at close (20 inches or less) and distance (20 feet or more), including the ability to distinguish colors.Involves light to moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 25 regularly and up to 60 lbs. occasionally, with or without assistance.Ability to provide chest compressions without impediment.Maintain a hygienic and organized clinic workspace; notifying building administration when maintenance issues are noted.Maintain a professional, respectful, and positive workspace as well as relationships with all stakeholders in accordance to nursing standards and district policy.Collaborate with school team to reinforce and implement care coordination and best practice.Assist in cross-covering other school sites as medical acuity or staffing needs arise.Environmental ConditionsPrimarily indoor workRegular exposure to communicable illnesses and occasional exposure to chemicalsPosition QualificationsEducation:Registered Nurse (RN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferredKnowledge of nursing and healthcare practices equivalent to a college-level educationExperience:Minimum of 5 years of nursing experienceSkills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:Ability to interpret and apply instructions in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situationsProficiency in basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentages)Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and speakingStrong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, students, families, and community partnersStrong assessment skills, expertise in pediatric/public health preferredAbility to work autonomously in the school settingAbility to efficiently and effectively navigate and utilize the district's electronic record systemEquipment UsedComputer and related softwareMedical and patient care equipmentStandard office equipment (copier, fax machine)License / CertificationCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Missouri State Board of NursingAdditional InformationThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodation are appropriate. All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s).Equal Opportunity EmployerRevised- April 2026