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School Float Nurse JobID:

4307

Position Type:

Nursing/ Nurse Date Posted:

7/22/2026

Location:

490-

Abraham Mallinson Elementary Date Available:

26-27 School Year 9-month position

Qualifications:

Currently licensed to practice in Missouri as an LPN, RN, or BSN CPR certified Hepatitis B Vaccine series Demonstrates ability to work effectively under the direction of an RN Demonstrates ability to work and communicate cooperatively with others Displays the ability to multi task Is physically capable of assisting student with health care needs that may require lifting, positioning, transferring, restraining or transporting within the school environment and during school events Able to comfortably lift twenty (20) to thirty (30) pounds and reposition weight up to one hundred and fifty (150) pounds. Able to comfortably lift and reposition weight.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Non-Exempt Reports To:

Director of Health Services Building Principal Job Goal:

The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by protecting the health status of children by identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health related barrier to the learning process. The major focus of school health services is the prevention of illness and disability, health promotion, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is prepared and uniquely qualified in preventative health, health assessment and referral procedures.

Performance Responsibilities:

Direct Nursing Care Activities as delegated by

Director of Health Services or RN:

Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children Provides health assessments and documents appropriately Develops and implements Individualized Health Plan (s) as directed Develops and implements Emergency Action Plan (s) as directed Collects, maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data of children Participates as the health team specialist on the PST team to develop the Individual Education Plan and 504 Plans Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases Administers medications according to district guidelines, providing medication delegation training to staff Maintains confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA guidelines Recommends provisions for a safe school environment Maintains clean, organized health clinic Provides health education, and Coordinates school and community health activities Maintains data/reports outlined in the Health Services Manual Acts as a role model and resource person for staff Provides professional, respectful, and compassionate care to students, parents, staff and community; demonstrate flexibility in meeting challenging needs Provides health counseling for staff and supports employee wellness programs Supports and follows district policies, procedures, and guidelines Attend health services professional development meetings Screens students according to screening guidelines, enters data and follows referral/case management protocols Performs other duties as assigned by

Director of Health Services Direct Education and Assistive Activities:

Participates in educational health programs/presentations/screenings Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary Alerts teachers/staff to special needs of individual students Collaborates with FSL's, counselors, and principals to identify and solve problems Collaborates with Nutrition Services for special nutritional needs of students Collaborates with transportation for the safe transportation of students.

Terms of Employment:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be employed for a nine (9), eleven (11), or (12) twelve-month position. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Health Services and the Principal, using the Independence School District School Nurse Performance Evaluation form. Attachment(s): 26-27 Health Services.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/22/2026 11:44:25 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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