A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $78k•$99k Per Year Substitute Nurse
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Occupation:
Registered Nurses
Location:
Smithville, MO•64089
Job Type:
Part Time (Less than 30 Hours)
Posted:
07/07/2026
Positions available: 5
Source:
SchoolSpring
Web Site:
www.schoolspring.com
Job #: 5816894
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Schedule
Part Time
Job Description
Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. Substitute Nurse•$120.00/Day Summary Nurse Substitutes are responsible for providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students and to serve as a healthcare resource to teachers, staff, and administrators. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities An individual who holds this position is required to: 1. 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.
2. Assesses situations involving students' health-related issues (e.g. safety, abuse: physical, sexual, or drug, etc.) for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
3. Collaborates with a variety of individuals and groups (e.g. parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
4. Monitors students referred (e.g. illness and/or injury, etc.) for the purpose of attending to immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
5. Monitors students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
6. Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action
7. Maintain confidentiality as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
8. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to circumstances. Exhibit good judgment and use appropriate language or behavior while on assignment.
9. Remain on duty for the entire assignment.
10. Leave detailed notes for the nurse on any issues experienced during the day.
11. Adhere to all the policies, procedures and regulations of the building and district.
Supervisory Duties None Qualifications:
LPN or RN Skills and Abilities Language An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance.
2. Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence.
3. Present information effectively and respond to questions. Computation An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
2. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations.
2. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Other Skills and Abilities An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
2. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Technology An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
2. Use district software for recording grades and finding student information. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: 1. Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously.
2. Read handwritten or printed material. Attendance Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. The work conditions and an environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Conditions and Environment The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Terms of Employment Daily contracted services for the current school year.
