Long Term Substitute School Nurse

Ofsd; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Farm School District seeks long-term substitute nurses for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports student health through evaluation, counseling, and referrals to minimize absences and support learning.

Annual pay rates are $180/day for RN/BSN/MSN and $200/day for retired OFSD nurses. Start February to May with essential nursing duties in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for school nurses.
• Experience with pediatric population is desirable.
• Knowledge of health care in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers, parents, and staff to ensure access to care.
• Perform nursing assessment and provide first aid and referrals.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with laws and Board policies.
• Provide health education to students, parents, and staff.
• Notify appropriate personnel of student health issues.
• Provide health assessments to district employees as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Health education

Communication

Education

RN License

BSN

MSN

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Orchard Farm School District is seeking long-term substitute nurses to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year.

Substitute nurses will provide evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

Long Term Assignment: Substitute School Nurse

Anticipated Start/End Date: (Early February -Early May)

Pay Rate: RN,BSN,MSN $180/day Retired OFSD Nurse $200/day

Essential Functions:

• Works collaboratively with health care providers, students' parents, school district staff, and community agencies to ensure access to and continuity of care for students.
• Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, as well as Board of Education policies.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and health education to students, parents, and employees as necessary.
• Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
• Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
• Provides health education to students as requested.
• Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student’s injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.

Equipment:

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscope, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
• Uses personal computers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written orders from supervisors, administrators, and physicians and coordinate work with principals, teachers, and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing the school health services provided and the issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted during the course of work.

Safety Requirements:

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, as well as occupational safety and health regulations.
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Work in a standard school building environment.
• Exposure to body secretions, blood-borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses, and diseases.

Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Must meet the qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations.
• Successful experiences working with the pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting, is desirable.

License or Certificate:

• Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).