School Nurse, Glenridge Elementary School

School Nurse, Glenridge Elementary School

The School District of Clayton is seeking a nurse to serve the students at Glenridge Elementary School during the  school year. Successful candidates will have experience in a pediatric population, the knowledge to support students with special needs, and the skills necessary to work with children who have both chronic and episodic illnesses.

The School Nurse helps maintain the health and safety of students and staff while complying with Missouri laws.

• Addresses immediate health needs of students and staff throughout the day.
• Maintains student medical records such as immunizations, critical illness, or medical diagnosis.
• Creates and communicates safety plans and individualized health plans.
• Provides communication to staff and families.
• Administers medication and performs vision and hearing screenings.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.
• Assists in developing, maintaining and communicating medical Section 504 plans to support student health and educational access.
• Creates and maintains a welcoming, safe and confidential environment that supports the health and well-being of all students and staff.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required;
Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably 3-5 years in pediatric settings such as hospital, doctor’s office, clinic, or community health agency. Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Licensure & Certification: Nursing license from the State of Missouri and CPR certification required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of diabetes, seizures, and asthma.
• Ability to read and understand route instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

• Must occasionally move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires travel to multiple work sites within the District using reliable personal transportation.

• General office conditions, moderate noise levels.

Term: eight hours per day, ten‑month position.

Schedule: 192‑day calendar.

Salary: $44,500 to $109,234 per year.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.

FLSA Status: Exempt – Learned Professional Exemption.

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by the Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.