A licensed Registered Nurse with recent pediatric nursing experience is needed for a contract position in a school district based in Lees Summit, MO. This role offers the opportunity to support the health and wellbeing of PreK-12 students across multiple school locations.
Key Qualifications:
- Valid RN license in Missouri with no restrictions (license verification required)
- Recent hands-on nursing experience, preferably in Pediatrics, ICU, ER, or school nursing settings
- Comfortable working independently and managing a school health room
- Proficient with electronic medical charting and technology, able to multitask efficiently
- Flexible with varying daily schedules and able to adapt to last-minute changes
- Excellent communication and critical-thinking skills to make health decisions autonomously
Location: Lees Summit, Missouri and surrounding schools within the district (no travel candidates considered)
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a float RN across multiple schools, covering general health room duties
- Complete a two-week training alongside an experienced nurse, then manage own health room
- Provide direct care, conduct assessments, and respond to student health needs promptly
- Chart all nursing activities electronically following district protocols
- Adjust schedules as assigned with some variability depending on school day start/end times
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with all school health policies and procedures
Benefits & Perks:
- Contract role with consistent 37.5-hour workweek
- Opportunity to gain diverse experience across different age groups from PreK to high school
- Collaborative team environment with ongoing support during initial training
This position requires a flexible, proactive nurse ready to take initiative and provide quality care in a dynamic school setting. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to schedule a prescreen phone interview followed by a Zoom interview with the coordinator.
Apply today to contribute your nursing expertise to enhance the health and safety of students in this rewarding school nursing role!
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