School-Based Nurse (LPN)

Job Description
Adelphi is seeking an LPN to provide 1-on-1 school-based nursing support for students with severe disabilities at a school facility in Southeast Missouri.


The ideal candidate will deliver care in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individual Health Plan (IHP).

Job Quick Facts
•Reference #: BD-1163-02
•Profession: Nursing
•Specialty: 1:1 School-Based Nurse (LPN)
•Location: Southeast Missouri
•Facility Type: School
•Coverage Type: On-Site (travel on school bus with student required)
•Job Type: Temporary Contract
•Contract Duration: Through July 31, 2026 (or per school calendar)
•Schedule: Monday to Friday, within school hours; nurse travels with student on school transportation daily
•Start Date: July 6, 2026
•Length of assignment: 3 weeks
•Compensation: $33 per hour

Requirements
•Active Missouri LPN license in good standing.
•Current CPR and First Aid certification.
•Minimum of 1 year of pediatric, school, or developmental-disability experience preferred.
•Must pass Family Care Safety Registry and FBI fingerprint background checks.
•Maintain professional liability insurance meeting state requirements.
•Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within an educational team environment.

Responsibilities
•Provide direct 1:1 nursing care to a student during the school day and while traveling to and from home.
•Deliver medical services as outlined in the student's IEP and IHP.
•Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and respond promptly to emergency medical needs.
•Ensure continuous coverage by coordinating substitute nursing services during absences, as required by the school.
•Maintain detailed documentation of all care, treatments, and communication per school and state requirements.
•Attend periodic orientation or training sessions as requested by the school to maintain procedural and policy compliance.
•Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary staff to support student health and participation.
•Provide services that follow the school calendar and daily instructional schedule.
•Perform all duties on-site; telehealth or remote work is not permitted.
•Maintain confidentiality under FERPA and HIPAA, and comply with all state mandated-reporting laws.
•Uphold all state nursing regulations and professional standards of conduct.