School Nurse-RN/LPN (Northeast Middle School)

Kansas City, MO

About the role

The School Nurse strengthens the educational process by addressing health-related barriers to learning and promoting wellness among students and staff. This role provides nursing services across a designated zone of schools, ensuring appropriate assessment, intervention, and referral activities. The nurse acts as a liaison between physicians, families, and community agencies, and delivers health-related instruction and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Student Health Management
  • Cover openings at schools due to the regular school nurse needing to take PTO.
  • Cover long-term vacancies created during the school year.
  • Assist nurses at their home schools on days of special events such as Score 1, screening days, medical field trips, etc.
  • Conduct health screenings and assessments to identify at-risk individuals and existing problems.
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans, including medication administration and special health care procedures.
  • Manage immunization records and ensure compliance with state statutes.
  • Assess and address student injuries and illnesses, providing appropriate first aid and documentation.
  • Identify and manage communicable diseases common to school-age populations.
• Health Education and Counseling
  • Provide health counseling and guidance to students, parents, and staff.
  • Teach first aid procedures and emergency care.
  • Present health information in an organized and age-appropriate manner.
  • Educate students, families, and staff on health conditions and treatment plans.
  • Encourage teachers to incorporate health concepts into the curriculum.
• Collaboration and Coordination
  • Collaborate with health professionals, community agencies, and school staff to ensure continuity of care.
  • Serve as a liaison between physicians, families, and community resources.
  • Report appropriate health information to local health units.
  • Participate in disaster drills and safety assessments.
• Professional Development and Compliance
  • Maintain compliance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act and relevant statutes.
  • Continuously update knowledge and incorporate new techniques in school health.
  • Document essential health information and maintain accurate records.
  • Assess the school environment for safety and health hazards.

Requirements

• Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduation from an accredited Associate’s degree program in Nursing (ADN).
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience in a school or medical setting.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, and kneel on the floor.
• Must be able to walk stairs and assist in lifting students in emergencies.

Pay

• R.N. with Bachelor degree or higher in Nursing (Z16): $49,700 – 71,374
• All other registered nurses (Z15): $47,200 – 67,783

Schedule

• In person; 7.5 hours per day; 5 days/week; 205 days schedule

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS.
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.