Support Staff -School Nurse Floater - Pattonville School District - 2026-2027

Pattonville School District; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to employee health clinic

Job summary

Pattonville School District is seeking a school nurse floater to provide substitute nurse coverage district-wide when nurses are absent. The role includes assessment, planning, intervention, and referrals to address students' health needs and minimize illness-related absences.

The nurse will work with the lead nurse and district staff to maintain a comprehensive health program, document care, and support a healthy school climate. CPR-certified RNs are required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensed in the state is required.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Experience in school health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute or short/long-term nursing coverage.
• Assess, screen, plan, intervene, and refer health needs of students.
• Maintain records per state/federal laws and district policies.
• Collaborate with lead nurse, staff, and families to ensure care continuity.
• Deliver health education and guidance to students and guardians.

Skills

Medical terminology

Nursing assessment

Health education

Documentation

Education

RN licensure in state

CPR certification

Tools

Stethoscope

Blood glucose monitor

Job description

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• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 9/29/2026
• Location: Pattonvile School District
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: ASAP

Position Type:

• Student Support Services/School Nurse

Pay Classification/Benefits Information:

• Salary Grade: 215($43,890- $68,780per year / 189 days)
• Access to the employee health clinic

Position Purpose:

• The school nurse floater will provide substitute nurse coverage on a short term or long term basis throughout the District when school nurses are absent.
• To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management, and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

Essential Functions:

• Works collaboratively with lead nurse, health care providers, students, parents/guardians, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
• Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
• Conducts school programs related to student health, sight, and hearing testing.
• Performs nursing assessments for students who are ill or injured and provides appropriate care and/or referrals for those students.
• Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
• Implements Board of Education policies with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state/federal law, and Board of Education policies.
• Develops individual health care plans when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan.
• Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
• Serves as a member of school teams as a designated health care professional.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and health education to students, parents/guardians, and employees as necessary.
• Reports to parents/guardians, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
• Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board of Education policy as necessary.
• Confers with parents/guardians, students, and school district staff, health and other care professionals to interpret health and/or developmental assessments.

Additional Duties:

• May periodically be asked to travel to other schools in the district to administer medicine, medical treatments, etc. when a substitute nurse or the lead nurse is unavailable.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the lead nurse or the district administration.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses, injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.

Safety Requirements:

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal/state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Implements Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

License or Certificate:

• Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).