School Nurse

School Nurse (1:1)

Northwest School District R1 High Ridge Elementary - High Ridge, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5751700
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Maintains school health services as specified in Health services manual in order to realize that services maximum positive impact on the educational environment for students

• Evaluates the psychosocial and physical health and development status of the students in order to make a nursing assessment and establish priority for action.
• Participates in district screening programs, referral and follow up activities.
• Works closely with principals, teachers, and/or counselors so that they are aware of students with frequent or prolonged absences and/or current health problems.
• Interprets any medical findings to the student, the parent, and appropriate school personnel. Recommendations concerning the student’s program will be made to the appropriate school personnel.
• Assists with early childhood and kindergarten enrollment screening programs.
• Assists with the district program for communicable disease controls prescribed by the state Department of Health and the School District. (References #1 & #2).
• Maintains student immunization records.
• Supervises the Health Room, and coordinates the Health Room Assistants through a management approach. A management approach is defined as accomplishing organizational goals through collaborative efforts of all personnel (Reference 1 &
  2). Nurse will provide training to the Health Room Assistants yearly as required for delegation of nursing activity and observe performance periodically throughout the school year.
• Assists in development of policies for caring for student who become ill or injured at school.
• Gives first aid and/or the appropriate nursing care to students, staff and visitors needing such care. When further attention is required, the client will be released to the care of the parent, a designated responsible person, and/or other medical/hospital personnel.
• When appropriate, notifies the parent or designated responsible person regarding the health status of the student.
• Make referrals and follow-ups on individual health concerns by telephone, written reports, or personal conference with parents and/or medical personnel.
• Gives medications only in accordance with district policy.
• Is alert to the school environment for safety hazards and sanitary conditions.
• Uses direct health services as a vehicle for health education and counseling.
• Serves as a consultant and resource person for the total health education program.
• Assists the teacher in presenting health instruction.
• Promotes wellness and self-care.
• Promotes healthy maintenance for students and school personnel.
• Serves as a screening team member in identifying, evaluating, and providing for exceptional children.
• Recommends modifications in the educational program for students when indicated by their health and/or development status.
• Assists in developing the Individual Educational Programs when appropriate.
• Coordinates the planning for the physical needs of handicapped students.
• Is accountable for nursing assessment and care given.
• Documents all nursing assessment and care.
• Evaluates nursing assessment, health screenings, and care given in accordance with state and district guidelines (Reference 1 &
  2).
• Provides input into district health programs and evaluations.
• Responsible for annual CPR Certification.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Other related and appropriate duties as assigned by the building principal or the Director of Health and Wellness Services. (Reference 1 &
  2)

• The Northwest R-I School District Health Services Manual.
• Prevention and control of Communicable Disease manual published by the Missouri Department of Health.
• Dental Health Guide for school Nurses published by Missouri Department Health.
• Control of Communicable Disease Manual, an official report of the American Public Health Association.

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