School Nurse - Truman Middle School

Lindbergh Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits included

Job summary

Lindbergh Schools is seeking a School Nurse at Truman Middle School in St. Louis, MO. This full-time, 10-month position starts ASAP and includes a base salary of $41,802 plus benefits. RN certification is required to manage health services and fulfill state and district mandates.

The nurse will promote student health, maintain health records, and collaborate with school staff to support learning while administering medications and coordinating health screenings as needed.

Qualifications

• RN certification required.

Responsibilities

• Advises teachers, counselors, and administrators of health concerns and needs for students.
• Provides treatment and first aid per district policy and Nursing Practice Act.
• Maintains up-to-date health records for students.
• Assists in arranging immunizations and physical examinations.
• Serves as liaison between students, families, and health care professionals.

Skills

RN certification

Education

RN license

Job description

School Nurse - Truman Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976288

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Nurse - Truman Middle School

• Building Nurse, full time, 10 months
• Position to beginASAP
• Base Salary of $41,802; subject to education & experience
• Full benefits included
• RN certification required

Summary: Maximizes the educational potential of every student by promoting, maintaining, and advocating for the health and safety of all students and staff. School nurses deliver health care services, counsel and educate students and staff in matters of health and well-being, identify and work to prevent health problems, and collaborate with staff and administrators regarding health situations that impact learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other Health Services duties may be assigned.

• Advises teachers, counselors, and administrators of individual students with health concerns and/or needs, including preferential seating and modification of the educational program to meet the students’ needs.
• Encourages staff inquiries, observations, and referral of students regarding real or suspected health concerns. Follows-up on all such referrals.
• Assesses health needs of students (and staff, when necessary), provides treatment and/or first aid in accordance with district policy and the state Nursing Practice Act, and makes timely and appropriate referrals.
• Carries out state mandated responsibilities to report suspected cases of child abuse, drug abuse, or other instances when intervention may be indicated.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records for each student.
• Assists parents in securing required immunizations and physical examinations.
• Serves as liaison between students, parents, other health care professionals, and teachers/administrators in regard to the student's health needs.
• Instructs and supervises health room assistants in responsibilities of that position, and with regard for accepted delegation procedures according to district policy, position statements from professional nursing organizations and the Nursing Practice Act.
• Completes health-related components of the Individual Education Program (IEP) when requested, and attends and participates in the IEP evaluation process when health concerns impact learning.
• Provides mandated and state-recommended screenings as required (vision, hearing, scoliosis, and height/weight). Screening may also be requested by staff if problems are suspected.
• Prepares and submits reports for the state or county Department of Health, the Superintendent, Asst Superintendents, Principals, and/or Lead Nurse, as requested.
• Maintains a Daily Log of students seen for health-related concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality for students and staff at all times.
• Cooperates with the attendance secretary in matters of student attendance and/or absence.
• Administers prescribed medications according to district policy and the Nursing Practice Act. Supervises and instructs health room assistants and staff who may be responsible for administration of such meds.
• Implements district policy and Department of Health guidelines regarding exclusion and readmission of students and staff with contagious and communicable diseases.
• Conducts informal health education for students and staff when appropriate. Conducts formal health education as requested by teachers or administrators, or as directed by the science/health curricula.
• Serves as a resource for district personnel, students, and parents in matters pertaining to health.
• Participates in in-service training programs and stays current in skills and health care changes by attending professional meetings, workshops, and conferences. This may also include participation in continuing education or college credit courses.
• Maintains adequate health room supplies needed to administer the health program.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.
• Attends faculty meetings as needed.
• Provides instruction, education, and support for students to help them take responsibility for any health-related conditions; enabling them to provide as much self-care as is feasible and age-appropriate.
• Serves in buildings other than the one assigned, if necessary.
• Assists in monitoring safety and health issues in the environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Lindbergh Schools considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We appreciate your interest in Lindbergh Schools!

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mike Straatmann , Truman Principal
• Truman Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]