School Float Nurse

Position Type : Nursing / Nurse

Date Posted : 9 / 23 / 2025

Location :

490-Abraham Mallinson Elementary

Date Available :

25-26 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 :

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.

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