Nurse, School

Job Summary

The School Nurse promotes and supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well‑being of students in a Catholic school environment. Working collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, and healthcare providers, the School Nurse provides direct healthcare services, health education, emergency care, and preventive health support to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. The School Nurse serves as a compassionate caregiver while supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Assess, treat, and document student illnesses and injuries occurring during the school day.
• Administer medications and medical treatments in accordance with physician orders, school policies, and state regulations.
• Monitor and manage student health conditions, including allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, and other chronic health concerns.
• Develop, maintain, and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) as needed.
• Provide first aid and emergency care for students, staff, and visitors when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Monitor immunization compliance and maintain required health documentation.
• Conduct health screenings as required by state and diocesan guidelines, including vision, hearing, and other mandated screenings.
• Identify health concerns that may impact student learning and communicate appropriately with parents and school personnel.
• Promote disease prevention and infection control practices throughout the school community.
• Monitor communicable illnesses and implement appropriate health protocols.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• Previous pediatric, school nursing, community health, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, health assessment, and emergency response procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day‑to‑day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.