PRN School Nurse

Board of Education - Other; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas City, MO seeks a School Nurse – Registered Nurse/LPN to support student health and wellness across a designated zone of schools. This RN/LPN role covers health needs, provides nursing services, and liaises with physicians and families to facilitate care.

The position is PRN, full-time, 7.5 hours per day, 205 days/year, reporting to the Director of Nursing Services. It requires Missouri RN licensure, ADN, CPR/First Aid/AED, and proficiency in Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or medical setting.
• Licensed in Missouri as a Registered Nurse with ADN.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Cover school openings when regular nurses are on PTO or long-term vacancies.
• Assist nurses at home schools during events and screenings.
• Conduct health screenings and assess students for health issues.
• Develop nursing care plans and administer medications per policy.
• Manage immunization records and ensure state compliance.
• Identify and manage communicable diseases among students.
• Provide health counseling to students and families.
• Teach first aid and emergency care.
• Coordinate with physicians, families, and community resources.
• Maintain essential health records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

School/medical setting experience

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Missouri RN license

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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PRN School Nurse

Kansas City School District - KCMO Board of Education - Other - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931310

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kansas City, MO School District

School Nurse – R N/LPN

Job Title: School Nurse – Registered Nurse/LPN

Job Title Code: 01534

Salary Grade:

R.N. with Bachelor degree or higher in Nursing Z16: $49,700 – 71,374

All other registered nurses Z15: $47,200 – 67,783

Department:

Student Support and Community Services

Reports To: Director of Nursing Services

FLSA Status: Exempt - RN, Non-Exempt - LPN

Position Summary:

The School Nurse strengthens the educational process by addressing health-related barriers to learning and promoting wellness among students and sta?. This role provides nursing services across a designated zone of schools, ensuring appropriate assessment, intervention, and referral activities. The nurse acts as a liaison between physicians, families, and community agencies, and delivers health-related instruction and counseling.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Student Health Management

• Covering openings at schools due to the regular school nurse needing to take PTO. May also be asked to cover long-term for vacancies created during the school year.
• Assist nurses at their home schools on days of special events such as Score 1, screening days, medical field trips, etc.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments to identify at-risk individuals and existing problems.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans, including medication administration and special health care procedures.
• Manage immunization records and ensure compliance with state statutes. Assess and address student injuries and illnesses, providing appropriate first aid and documentation.
• Identify and manage communicable diseases common to school-age populations.

Health Education and Counseling

• Provide health counseling and guidance to students, parents, and sta?.
• Teach first aid procedures and emergency care.
• Present health information in an organized and age-appropriate manner.
• Educate students, families, and sta? on health conditions and treatment plans.
• Encourage teachers to incorporate health concepts into the curriculum.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate with health professionals, community agencies, and school sta? to ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, families, and community resources.
• Report appropriate health information to local health units.
• Participate in disaster drills and safety assessments.

Professional Development and Compliance

• Maintain compliance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act and relevant statutes.
• Continuously update knowledge and incorporate new techniques in school health.
• Document essential health information and maintain accurate records.
• Assess the school environment for safety and health hazards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse.

Graduation from an accredited Associate’s degree program in Nursing (ADN).

Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Experience in a school or medical setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, and kneel on the floor. Must be able to walk stairs and assist in lifting students in emergencies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: In person; 7.5 hours per day; 5 days/week; 205 days schedule

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required