In-School Nurse (RN/LPN)

Contract In-School Nurse (RN / LPN)

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and qualified In-School Nurse to serve students at the Mississippi Valley School in Hannibal, MO for the 20262027 academic school year.

In this role, you will provide critical healthcare support, daily nursing care, and emergency response for students with severe physical, developmental, and medical needs in an educational setting.

Note: Registered Nurse (RN) candidates are strongly preferred. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) will be evaluated if an RN is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Student Care: Provide specialized healthcare interventions, routine medical monitoring, and emergency nursing care to students during school hours.
• Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer daily medications, gastrostomy tube feedings, seizure management protocols, tracheostomy care, and diabetes management as prescribed by student health plans.
• Health Assessment & Monitoring: Observe, document, and report changes in student physical health or medical conditions to school administrators and parents/guardians.
• Emergency Response: Serve as the primary medical responder on campus for sudden illnesses, injuries, or medical emergencies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student health records, treatment logs, and medication logs in compliance with state regulations and district policies.
• Collaborative Support: Partner with classroom teachers, therapists, and school staff to ensure a safe, inclusive, and healthy educational environment for all students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri (or multistate Compact license) preferred. Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license considered.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required.
• Experience:
  • Prior nursing experience in pediatrics, school nursing, developmental disabilities, home health, or complex medical care strongly preferred.
  • Experience with g-tubes, seizure protocols, suctioning, and specialized mobility assistance is highly advantageous.
• Key Attributes: Strong clinical assessment skills, patience, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and dedication to supporting students with special needs.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM 3:15 PM (35 hours per week). Follows the MSSD school district calendar.
• Location: On-site at Mississippi Valley School in Hannibal, MO. WiredPeople provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WiredPeople complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.