2026 Kindergarten Kick Start Nurse (August 3 - August 7)

2026 Kindergarten Kick Start Nurse (August 3 - August 7) Job ID: 5693618 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Job Description Position Title: Nurse I & II Dates: August 3 - August 7 Location: Tiffany Ridge Elementary Program Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Work Hours: Days and hours worked will be determined by the Summer School Administrator/Director of Health Services, which is based on student enrollment. Nurses working in the same position for the Kindergarten Kick Start program will receive their current hourly rate of pay. Qualifications Possession of a current Missouri RN license. Basic CPR/AED certification is required. Two years of recent experience in a public nursing, medical, pediatric, or emergency room setting, or any equivalent combination of experience and education is preferred. Possess manual dexterity and physical ability to lift 40 lbs to chest height occasionally, treat an patient that is lying in a prone position, and to operate equipment necessary to perform all job functions, complete tasks assigned, and perform all medical procedures quickly. Reports To Kindergarten Kick Start Administrator and Director of Health Services Essential Job Functions Complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Helps identify and monitor children with health problems and/or special needs. Serves as a liaison between home and school in all health matters. Serves as a consultant to school personnel, families, and children regarding the health needs of the students, the faculty, and the school. Reviews students’ health records with district and building personnel as needed. Plans for and assists in the screening and re‑screening of students and to interpret any significant findings. Serves as a resource to district health room supervisors and other school staff. Ensures that the medical, first aid, and other related needs of each student are met in a timely and uniform manner. Works collaboratively with the Summer School Administrator(s) and the district Director of Health Services. Supports the district’s Wellness Policy. Other Job Functions Assesses the health status of students and ensure they have appropriate IHP’s and EAP’s with collaboration from parents, students, teachers, and physicians. Coordinates the health program within the assigned school. Conducts health screenings (hearing, vision, scoliosis, health assessments) and provides for follow‑up. Audits immunization status of all students in compliance with the Missouri Division of Health, and notifies parents of deficiencies and how to comply with immunization requirements. Follows mandated reporting procedures regarding child abuse and neglect. Provides emergency care for students and staff. Maintains current health records of all students on the computer and completes appropriate submission of state reports to the district and the Nurse Liaison. Complies with the procedures for submitting staff injury and student accident reports. Complies with the policies of the district and state laws relative to the administration of medicine to students. Complies with the district's policy regarding the reporting of communicable diseases to the local health departments. Notifies parents regarding their student’s illness or injury, informing parents of action taken, and seeking further instructions from parents. Attends workshops and in-service for continued professional growth. Attends health services department meetings. Works directly with building principal / staff in the use of human growth and development media. Promotes a positive working relationship between school and community health resources. Assists in identification and accommodations for students with specific health problems or disabilities. Assists in the determination and ordering of equipment and materials required to carry out the school health program. Position Type Full‑Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information (Contact details omitted) #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education