High School Nurse: Immediate Substitute

St James School District R1; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St James School District R1 in Saint James, Missouri, seeks a qualified High School Nurse to provide substitute services for campus health needs immediately. The role requires LPN/RN/EMT/Paramedic credentials, CPR, and ability to manage student health plans, administer medications, and coordinate with families and school staff to ensure a safe learning environment.

This is a full-time position with responsibilities across first aid, screenings, chronic condition management, and health

Qualifications

• Must hold license.
• Current CPR
• A fingerprint background check will be required

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, etc.) to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, health assessments, etc.) to refer medical conditions and/or provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety to identify problems, refer for proper treatment and comply with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, public agencies, etc. to promote and/or secure student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts age-appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum to support established lesson plans.
• Implements health care plans for students with health problems to meet the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians to advise them of changes in student health and/or recommend further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records to provide information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies to ensure the department can quickly and effectively handle health-related situations.
• Monitors students with chronic illnesses to assist the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury to attend to their immediate health care concerns and initiate follow-up care.
• Participates in meetings for gathering and sharing information on student health needs, service delivery, and educational programs.
• Prepares documentation to provide written support and comply with mandated requirements and professional guidelines.
• Provides training and/or orientation on health-related subjects to promote a healthy lifestyle and act as a resource to students and staff.
• Refer students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies to maintain students' personal safety and a positive learning environment.
• Responds to emergency medical situations to ensure appropriate immediate medical attention and follow-up action.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Job description

St James School District R1 in Saint James, Missouri, seeks a qualified High School Nurse to provide substitute services for campus health needs immediately. The role requires LPN/RN/EMT/Paramedic credentials, CPR, and ability to manage student health plans, administer medications, and coordinate with families and school staff to ensure a safe learning environment.

This is a full-time position with responsibilities across first aid, screenings, chronic condition management, and health