Step into a dynamic per diem opportunity as a Registered Nurse supporting a large network of schools in the Independence, MO area. You’ll play a crucial role in providing health services across a district of 33 schools, working predominantly with elementary-aged students, while ensuring the well-being of young learners on regular school days and during field trips. You’ll thrive in this flexible, independent role, delivering care in either a health room or field environment—sometimes as the sole nurse on site.
Leverage your clinical skills while engaging with individual students and larger groups, all supported by modern digital charting tools and comprehensive orientation training to familiarize you with district protocols.
Qualifications:
- Active RN license in Missouri and current CPR certification required
- Experience in pediatric, ICU, school, or emergency settings preferred
- Strong computer skills for electronic charting and documentation
- Quick learner, flexible, and self-motivated
- Comfortable working independently and managing a school health clinic
- Reliable transportation necessary for travel between sites within the district
- Willingness to complete district-specific fingerprinting
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate, efficient health care to students during regular school hours and field trips
- Step in to cover absences or support needs as communicated through a convenient app-based shift callout system
- Accurately document all care provided through computerized charting systems
- Collaborate with school staff and educators, maintaining high standards of safety and protocol compliance
- Support 1:1 student care during outings as needed
Enjoy a role that brings variety to your day, offers flexibility in scheduling across elementary, middle, or high school sites, and lets you make a positive community impact.
Ready to make a difference while advancing your nursing career? Submit your application today to get started with a rewarding school nursing experience!
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