Substitute School Health Nurse — Pediatrics & Disability Care

State-of-Missour; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Registered Nurse for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role centers on coordinating health screenings, designing and implementing health care procedures, and training staff in first aid, lifting techniques, infection control, and CPR within the school setting.

Licensed Missouri RNs with pediatric or disability experience will lead SHCP activities, manage documentation, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Missouri.
• Experience with pediatrics and/or individuals with disabilities.
• The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement health screenings.
• Coordinate, design and implement special health care procedures.
• Provide training on lifting techniques, basic first aid, infection-control procedures, dispensing medication, CPR and other in-service as needed.
• Administer medication and other health care procedures.
• Follow proper nursing procedures and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Participate in staffing and IEP conferences to provide information on the student’s physical and health needs when requested.
• Oversee all SHCP. Make sure they are completed correctly, and all necessary supplies are available.
• Notify parents if additional supplies are needed.
• Take a leadership role in developing and implementing a comprehensive school health plan.
• Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.
• Collaborate with building administrator to maintain an orderly, attractive, safe, and clean environment.
• Maintain CPR training instructor certification.
• Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.

Skills

Registered nurse license (Missouri)

Pediatrics / disabilities experience

Job description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a Substitute Registered Nurse for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The role centers on coordinating health screenings, designing and implementing health care procedures, and training staff in first aid, lifting techniques, infection control, and CPR within the school setting.

Licensed Missouri RNs with pediatric or disability experience will lead SHCP activities, manage documentation, and collaborate with