School Nurse

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
4/17/2026

Location:
Festus R-VI Elementary School

Date Available:
08/10/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
The Festus School District is seeking applications for the 2026-27 School year for a
School Nurse

Qualifications : Interested individuals must have attained appropriate certification as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Rate of Pay : $41,648 minimum ($31.48 per hour). Pay rate dependent on prior experience. Benefits included: Retirement, Life/Health/Dental Insurance, and 12 leave days per school year

Employment: 189 work days (171 student days, 8 additional work days to be scheduled either before school starts or after students finish, 4 paid holidays & 6 days of summer school); 7 hours per day (8:15am - 3:45pm)

Locations: Festus Elementary School

Deadline : Open until filled.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Assumes responsibility for referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Administers medication and treatments prescribed by physician.
• Conducts health and vision screenings.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Provide care for a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness at school.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program.
• Advises school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school.
• Authorizes and implements board policy on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious disease processes.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum as part of continuing education units.
• Collaborates with other professionals in planning to assure quality of health care provided to students.
• Assists students, families, and school personnel to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education
• Provides input in selection of health personnel.
• Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent and Missouri State Department of Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent or building principals.

"Educating all students for the challenges of tomorrow"


The Festus R-VI School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of age, gender, creed, color, national origin or handicap.