School-Based RN: Empower Student Health & Safety

Care Options for Kids; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life, LTD & STD

Supplemental Insurances

401k

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development

Mentor program

Online community

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health services in an Independence, MO school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, administer medications, develop IHPs/EAPs, and educate students on health topics while coordinating with families and school staff.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with educators, parents, and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Current MO RN license.
• BSN preferred; ADN with relevant experience considered.
• Experience providing direct nursing care to students.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Maintain health records per HIPAA and FERPA.
• Develop IHPs and EAPs for students with medical conditions.
• Coordinate care between students, families, healthcare providers and school staff.
• Maintain confidential health records in compliance with privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid and emergency care.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Maintain immunization and health records per state regulations.
• Develop IHPs and EAPs for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff.
• Maintain confidential health records per HIPAA/FERPA.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Education

MO RN license

BSN preferred

ADN with experience considered

Job description

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health services in an Independence, MO school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, administer medications, develop IHPs/EAPs, and educate students on health topics while coordinating with families and school staff.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with educators, parents, and healthcare providers.