Long Term Substitute School Nurse

Orchard-Farm-School-District; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a long-term substitute nurse for the 2026-2027 school year in Missouri. The role covers evaluation, counseling, management and referrals to minimize illness-related absences and foster a healthy school climate.

Anticipated start Feb early May. Pay rate is $180/day for RN/BSN/MSN and $200/day for a retired OFSD nurse. Requires MO school nurse credentials and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for a school nurse.
• Missouri RN license with school nurse eligibility.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care providers, parents, staff to ensure care access.
• Perform nursing assessment for ill/injured students and provide first aid.
• Maintain accurate health records per law and policy.
• Provide health counseling and education to students, parents, and staff.
• Notify appropriate personnel about student health needs.
• Provide medical assessment to district employees as requested.
• Provide health education to students as requested.
• Follow board policies and report injuries/illness as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Counseling & health education

Documentation & record-keeping

Collaboration with clinicians/parents

Communication with students/staff

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR certification

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).