RN School Nursing *Immediate Hire*

School Nurse Position

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility.

RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 12 schools, which serve approximately 4,900 students. Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Reports directly to the building principal and the Director of Student Support Services. Be responsible for routine student health service in a designated school environment.

Performs registered nursing duties including administering first aid and screening of all students who become ill or injured, evaluations and proper referrals, and maintaining comprehensive health records and usual programs of screening; Performs registered nursing tasks in accordance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act.

Performs all registered-nurse and related duties in a conscientious, safe manner.

Performs any other duties as assigned by the building principal or his/her designee that are in accordance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act.

To provide care for accidents and illnesses of students, according to the policies set forth by the Board of Education; such policy being to give immediate care only and only requiring the parent to assume further responsibility.

Maintains all the files and records, including necessary reports covering all phases of the Medical Department's work.

Establishes a student health program, as desired by the Board of Education, keeping in mind that the child's health is the primary responsibility of the parent and not of the school district.

Assists teachers with information and materials in health education.

Be available for emergencies.

Encourage compliance with immunization against other diseases.

Engage in health counselingan important function of school nursing service.

Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of nursing, registered nurse (R.Two years of nursing experience in various fields.

Prolonged periods of working on a computer.

Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.

Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.

Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.

Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Nurse Range on the District Nurse Salary Schedule