Substitute School Nurse

Applitrack; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

West Platte County R-II School District is seeking a Substitute LPN/RN Nurse on a PRN basis. The role requires MO licensure (RN preferred), a current fingerprint background check, First Aid/CPR certification, and passage of the health department's medication administration test.

The substitute reports to the Superintendent and provides essential school health services. ESSENTIAL functions include coordinating health policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting health screenings,

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in Missouri (RN preferred).
• Fingerprint/FBI background check required.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Must have passed the Missouri medicine administration test.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement school health policies and procedures.
• Ensure health services comply with MO regulations and health standards.
• Assess, plan and evaluate the health services component of the district health program.
• Provide health screenings and referrals and promote a healthy school environment.
• Serve as liaison with families, health care providers, and school personnel.
• Maintain health rooms and crisis kits and manage health program data.

Skills

LPN license MO

First Aid/CPR certified

Medicine administration test

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Platte County R-II School District

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute School Nurse
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026

The West Platte School District is looking for qualified individuals to serve as a Substitute School Nurse on a PRN basis.

POSITION TITLE: Substitute LPN/RN Nurse

F.L.S.A.: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Currently licensed in the State of Missouri as a Licensed Practical Nurse, preferably Registered Nurse

Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing. A current fingerprint/FBI background check required.

Must be First Aid/CPR certified.

Must have passed the medicine administration test administered by the Health Department.

Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent or his/her designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As needed

JOB GOAL: To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Coordination and participation in the establishment, review and implementation of school health policies and procedures.
2. 2. Ensure policies and procedures adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and ethical standards of nursing practice.
3. 3. Assessment, planning, and evaluation of the health services component of the coordinated school health programs as related to the health services contract with the Department of Health and Senior Services/State of Missouri.
4. 4. Development and coordination of quality improvement activities for the school health services component of the school health program.
5. 5. Provides screening and referral for health conditions
   • a. Screenings and referrals as mandated by Department of Health and Senior Services for the State of Missouri, as well as any other screenings
   • b. Promotes a healthy school environment.
   • c. Provides for the physical and emotional safety of the school community, monitors immunizations, and assures appropriate exclusion from and re-entry into school.
   • d. Reports communicable diseases as required by the State of Missouri.
   • e. Implements precautions for blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
   • f. Assesses the physical environment of school and takes action to improve health and safety.
   • g. Addresses emotional environment to decrease bullying and violence and promotes environment conducive to optimal mental health and learning.
6. 6. Promotes health
   • a. Provides health education by providing health information to students.
   • b. Provides programs to staff, families, and the community on health topics.
7. 7. Serves as liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers
   • a. Participates as the health care expert on Individual Education Plan and 504 teams.
   • b. Communicates with family through telephone calls, written communication and home visits as needed.
   • c. Communicates with community health providers and community health agencies while ensuring appropriate confidentiality.
8. 8. Ensures health rooms and crisis kits are maintained with supplies and equipment by monitoring budget.
9. 9. Develops data collection tools required for program data, compiles accurate data and uses findings for planning, implementing and evaluating school health program.
10. 10. Provide appropriate training and supervision of any health room aides/volunteers.
11. 11. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
2. 2. Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings.
3. 3. Maintains strict confidentiality.
4. 4. Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
5. 5. Other duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this position and employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach, bend, lift, and carry.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 7:40:58 PM CST.