School Nurse

POSITION TITLE: School Nurse


REPORTS TO: School Principal / Coordinator of Health Services

POSITION 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 - $58,102
BSN Degree: $48,305 - $70,782
Master's Degree: $49,732 - $89,130
Master's Degree +30: $51,894 - $92,471
Nurse Practioner License: $2,000 stipend
NCSN Certi?cation: $3,000 stipend

FUNCTIONS 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 identified

PHYSICAL / VISUAL DEMANDS

• Regularly 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 CONDITIONS

• Primarily indoor work
• Regular exposure to communicable illnesses and occasional exposure to chemicals

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Registered Nurse (RN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Knowledge of nursing and healthcare practices equivalent to a college-level education

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience

Skills 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 form
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations
• Proficiency in basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentages)
• Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, students, families, and community partners
• Strong assessment skills, expertise in pediatric/public health preferred
• Ability to work autonomously in the school setting
• Ability to efficiently and effectively navigate and utilize the district's electronic record system

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer and related software
• Medical and patient care equipment
• Standard office equipment (copier, fax machine, )

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


This 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 EMPLOYER


REVISED- APRIL 2026