School Registered Nurse (Floater)

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,200 - 49,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

KCPS pension plan

9% employee pension contribution (KCPS

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse (Floater) to deliver comprehensive nursing care across a designated zone, supporting student wellness and learning. The role demands timely health assessments, interventions, and referrals, while acting as a liaison among physicians, families, and community resources.

Qualified candidates hold a Missouri RN license with ADN or higher, CPR/First Aid/AED, and experience in school or medical settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Missouri as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduation from an accredited ADN program in Nursing.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification; proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience in a school or medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Cover openings at schools due to PTO or vacancies.
• Assist nurses at home schools during events.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and medication administration.
• Manage immunization records and ensure compliance with state statutes.
• Assess injuries and illnesses and provide first aid and documentation.
• Collaborate with health professionals and families to coordinate care.
• Maintain records and participate in safety drills.

Skills

Nursing

CPR/First Aid/AED

MS Word/Excel

Education

Missouri RN License

ADN Nursing Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

School Registered Nurse (Floater)

Job Details

Job ID: 5819534

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kansas City Public Schools

School Nurse – Registered Nurse (Floater)

Job Title Code: 01534

Salary Grade:

• R.N. with Bachelor degree or higher in Nursing Z16: starting salary $49,700
• All other registered nurses Z15: starting salary $47,200

Department: Student Support and Community Services

Reports To: Manager of Nursing Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary: The School Nurse (Floater) strengthens the educational process by addressing health-related barriers to learning and promoting wellness among students and staff. 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 staff.
• Teach first aid procedures and emergency care.
• Present health information in an organized and age-appropriate manner.
• Educate students, families, and staff 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 staff 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.

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: 7.5 hours per day; 5 days/week; 212 Day Schedule (LPN) / 187 Day Schedule (RN)

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required