Travel LPN​/LVN - School Nurse in Poplar Bluff, MO

Licensed Practical / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) | School Nurse Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Agency: Adelphi Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Adelphi Healthcare to find a qualified School Nurse LPN / LVN in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 63901!

Adelphi is seeking an LPN to provide 1-on-1 school-based nursing support for students with severe disabilities at a school facility in Southeast Missouri.
The ideal candidate will deliver care in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individual Health Plan (IHP).

Job Quick Facts

• Reference #: BD-1163-02

• Profession:
Nursing

• Specialty: 1:1 School-Based Nurse (LPN)

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Location:

Southeast Missouri

• Facility Type:
School

• Coverage Type:
On-Site (travel on school bus with student required)

• Job Type: Temporary Contract

• Contract Duration:
Through July 31, 2026 (or per school calendar)

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Schedule:

Monday to Friday, within school hours; nurse travels with student on school transportation daily

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Start Date:

July 6, 2026

• Length of assignment: 3 weeks

• Compensation: $33 per hour

Requirements

• Active Missouri LPN license in good standing.

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric, school, or developmental-disability experience preferred.

• Must pass Family Care Safety Registry and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Maintain professional liability insurance meeting state requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within an educational team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 nursing care to a student during the school day and while traveling to and from home.

• Deliver medical services as outlined in the student’s IEP and IHP.

• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and respond promptly to emergency medical needs.

• Ensure continuous coverage by coordinating substitute nursing services during absences, as required by the school.

• Maintain detailed documentation of all care, treatments, and communication per school and state requirements.

• Attend periodic orientation or training sessions as requested by the school to maintain procedural and policy compliance.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary staff to support student health and participation.

• Provide services that follow the school calendar and daily instructional schedule.

• Perform all duties on-site; telehealth or remote work is not permitted.

• Maintain confidentiality under FERPA and HIPAA, and comply with all state mandated-reporting laws.

• Uphold all state nursing regulations and professional standards of conduct.

About Adelphi Healthcare

Adelphi Healthcare, a division of Adelphi Staffing, is a healthcare staffing and recruitment firm that connects hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations across the United States with highly qualified professionals. The company provides flexible workforce solutions, including travel nursing, allied health staffing, per diem coverage, and permanent placements. Adelphi Healthcare focuses on delivering tailored staffing strategies that meet the evolving needs of both healthcare providers and clinicians, ensuring quality care and operational efficiency.

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