Licensed Practical Nurse - Cedar Ridge School

State of Missouri; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 34,387 - 42,028; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. The role focuses on coordinating health screenings, administering medications, and leading school health planning to support student wellbeing.

Required is an LPN license in Missouri with state-law certification; pediatrics or disability experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LPN in Missouri.
• Experience with pediatrics and/or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement health screenings.
• Design and implement special health care procedures.
• Provide training on lifting techniques, basic first aid, infection control, administering medication, CPR.
• Administer medication and health procedures per physician orders.
• Participate in staffing and IEP conferences to explain student health needs.
• Oversee SHCP; ensure supplies are available and notify parents for additional needs.
• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive school health plan.
• Complete required reports by deadlines.
• Collaborate with administration to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Maintain CPR instructor certification and basic CPR certification.
• Keep student, parent and staff information confidential.

Skills

LPN license MO

Pediatrics experience

Disabilities experience

Leadership abilities

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Salary: $38,208

Note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years‑of‑service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed the salary range listed above.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and implement a plan for health screenings.
• Coordinate, design and implement special health care procedures.
• Provide training on lifting techniques, basic first aid, infection control procedures, administering medication, CPR and other in‑service as needed.
• Administer medication and other health care procedures according to physician orders.
• Participate in staffing and IEP conferences to provide information on the student’s physical and health needs when requested.
• Oversee all SHCP. Make sure they are completed correctly and all necessary supplies are available. Notify parents if additional supplies are needed.
• Take a leadership role in developing and implementing a comprehensive school health plan.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Collaborate with building administrator to maintain an orderly, attractive, safe, clean environment.
• Maintain CPR training instructor certification and basic CPR certification.
• Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.

All You Need For Success

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri.
• Experience with pediatrics and/or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

More Reasons To Love This Position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at [phone], through Missouri Relay System at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].

Notice of Non‑Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102‑0480; telephone number 573‑522‑1775 or TTY 800‑735‑2966; fax number 573‑522‑4883; email [e-mail].

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The state of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.