
School LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) | Lees Summit, Missouri
Step into a meaningful nursing role working in a specialized educational environment serving children and young adults with complex needs. This contract opportunity runs through late May 2027 and involves supporting students ages K-21 in a dedicated special education setting. The students are medically fragile or have severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, so compassion and adaptability are vital.
Bring your clinical expertise and desire to make a tangible difference to a dynamic interdisciplinary team dedicated to creating a supportive, empowering environment for every student. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the safety and well-being of students with significant healthcare requirements while fostering an atmosphere of respect and inclusion.
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) with active credentials
- Prior work experience in schools or pediatric settings, especially with special education populations
- Confident performing multiple G-tube feedings daily
- Skilled in safe use of Hoyer lifts and providing personal care, including diapering non-ambulatory students
- Experience managing routine and emergency medication administration
- Comfortable responding to medical emergencies such as seizures
- Strong communication skills, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine enjoyment of working with students with autism and significant medical needs
- Resilience and professionalism to thrive in a higher-needs, fast-paced school environment
Responsibilities:
- Deliver daily nursing care and procedures for students with complex, high-acuity needs
- Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and regulatory guidelines
- Safely use medical equipment and mobility aids (Hoyer lifts, feeding tubes)
- Monitor and document health status, responding to emergent medical situations
- Maintain accurate health records and communicate with families and teams
- Support a safe, respectful, and caring school experience for all students
Bring your dedication and make a lasting impact—apply now to support exceptional students and join a team passionate about empowering every learner!
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