Elementary School Nurse

Parkway School District; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway School District seeks a full-time School Nurse for McKelvey Intermediate Elementary School. The position follows a 9.5-month calendar with 7-hour days. Open date 11/2/2026 and closing date 11/9/2026.

Responsibilities include daily health room operations, classroom health instruction, and advising staff on health matters. Mobility around the campus and strong communication are required. The nurse will ensure student well-being and coordinate care with families and school personnel,

Qualifications

• Must hold a Missouri nursing license and an active CPR certification.
• BSN degree required with strong nursing assessment skills.
• Able to promote and participate in student health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Operate the health room on a daily basis.
• Teach health-related topics in classrooms.
• Advise staff on health issues and interventions.
• Mobility to move around buildings and coordinate care.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

BSN

Missouri nursing license

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Location: McKelvey Intermediate Elementary School

Calendar: 9.5 Months of the Year; 7 Hr. Days

Open Date: 11/2/2026

Closing Date: 11/9/2026

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for the daily operation of the health room, teaching of health-related topics in classrooms, and advisor to staff concerning health issues. Mobility required to move in and around buildings. Requires effective written, verbal, and non-verbal means of communication.

Qualifications Required:

BSN, current Missouri nursing license, current CPR certification, excellent nursing assessment skills, strong organizational skills, and must be able to work independently. Will also need the ability to promote and participate in the health and well-being of children.

Qualifications Preferred:

Previous experience in school nursing, pediatrics, community health or emergency room. Experience with special needs students. Should have computer skills, be flexible, and be detail-oriented.