Step into a vital nursing role making a true difference for students with special needs! Two nursing professionals (RN or LPN) are needed to provide 1:1 support for elementary and PreK students in specialized settings. This school-based contract opportunity is full-time for the remainder of the school year with continued hours through June. Candidates must be comfortable working with students ranging in age from PreK to 12th grade, with flexibility across multiple school environments.
Qualifications:
- Current Missouri nursing license (RN or LPN), verified with no disciplinary actions
- Strong pediatric background—recent ICU, ER, or school nursing experience preferred; no new graduates
- Expertise in G-tube, trach care, seizure management, and wheelchair transfers
- Confident using electronic charting and multitasking in a dynamic environment
- Able to work full days aligned with bell schedules and support students both in the classroom and while riding district transportation
- Willing to assist in various settings if primary student is absent (field trips, clinic nursing throughout the district)
- Flexibility to work with K-12 student populations
- Professional, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting children with complex medical needs
Responsibilities:
- Deliver 1:1 nursing care to assigned student, collaborating closely with special education teams
- Support classroom health and safety, providing assistance to additional students as needed
- Chart electronic health records accurately and timely
- Accompany students on bus rides to and from school, ensuring safety and readiness for the day
- Adapt to schedule and assignment changes, including field trips and coverage for other schools
- Maintain open communication with families, educational staff, and nursing supervisor
Ready to put your specialized skills to work in a role that has immediate impact? Interviews are being scheduled promptly via Zoom following a brief prescreen phone call. Make an impact in your profession—apply today to secure your spot in this rewarding school assignment!
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