**2024-2025 school year**
Primary Objective: The School Nurse is responsible for carrying out the district's health program, as defined by district policies and the Missouri Department of Health regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Performs skilled nursing procedures as necessary in a safe, competent and efficient manner.
- Administers medications in a safe and therapeutic manner according to physicians’ orders and consistent with school policy and state laws and regulations.
- Maintains student health records as prescribed by school policy and state laws and regulations.
- Maintains strict confidentiality related to student and staff issues.
- Uses effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
- Collaborates with other school professionals, parents, and caregivers to meet the health, developmental and educational needs of students.
- Is professional, caring, flexible, and enjoys working with children and their families
- Complies with all WGSD Board policies and procedures
- Is proactive, collaborative, and willing
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must hold a current/valid RN license.
- BSN preferred (from accredited Nursing School)
- Pediatric nursing experience is preferred
- Experience with children in a school setting is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person