Nurse-Float

Nurse-Float

Liberty School District 53, Travel – n/a, Missouri. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Liberty Public Schools.

Job : 5728263

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

RN License Required

BSN License Preferred

Registered Nurse Job Description

Purpose Statement

The job of Registered Nurse was established for the purpose/s of overseeing the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; and serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators;

conducting mandated health screenings and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.

This job reports to Director of Health Services.

Essential Functions

• Administers mandated screenings (e.g., vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g., oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g., health education, nutritional workshops, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans at time permits.
• Develops individual student care plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs, providing direction to site personnel and/or and implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
• Directs building student health services for the purpose of prioritizing project activities, ensuring utilization of personnel in compliance with site requirements, and meeting mandated requirements.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g., health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunizations, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all nursing care and activities within the scope of school nursing functions for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Monitors students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Monitors immunization compliance of all students in accordance with state law for the purpose of complying with legal requirements.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs, and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g., quantity reports, student services, correspondence, internal audits, core plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides training on a variety of health related subjects (e.g., CPR, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, medication management, policies and procedures, substance abuse, growth and development, food allergies, STDs, hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Provides consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g., wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls,…