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School Nurse Substitutes

Meramec Valley R-III School District, Alley Spring, MO, United States


RN or LPN license for the state of Missouri required
First aid and CPR/AED training required
School nursing, pediatrics or community health experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assume responsibility for appropriate health assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and/or referral activities for the school community
Serve as a direct link with families, their physicians, and community agencies to assure access and continuity of health care of students
Provide relevant instructions, counseling, and guidance to students, parents, and others concerning health related issues
Uphold professional school nurse standards (State Nurse Practice Act, other state and local standards, state regulations applicable to school nursing practice, and standards of professional school nursing organizations.)
Perform necessary nursing activities as outlined in the Missouri State Manual for School Health Programs
Follow state guidelines in regards to annual screening programs, emergency care and first aid, medication administration, blood borne pathogens, special health care needs, and allergy prevention and response
Provide surveillance of immunization records and prepare CD-31 report for school district in compliance with current state law
Follow and advise building staff on universal precautions and OSHA guidelines
Assist in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect
Perform nursing care for children with special health care needs as ordered by physician
Maintain cumulative health records and reports necessary to carry out activities of the school health program
Report regularly to District Health Coordinator on identified health concerns
Assume responsibility for maintenance of the health room to include inventory of supplies and equipment
Take and record symptoms presented by the students and vital signs when deemed necessary
Attend regular staff meeting and conferences regarding health services and health curriculum
Provide in-service for individual building health issues
Follow Physicians Standing Orders
Other duties as may be assigned

For a complete listing of job responsibilities and fitness for duty requirements, see our School Nurse Job Description at www.mvr3.k12.mo.us

TERMS:

$33.80/RN or $25.94/LPN per hour

EFFECTIVE:

2026-2027 school year

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-exempt

Recommendation to be given at the May or June 2026 Board of Education meeting.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: The Meramec Valley R-III School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in the admission, access to, treatment, and employment in its programs, services and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Meramec Valley R-III School District's compliance with nondiscrimination laws is directed to contact Mr. Tom Sauvage, Assistant Superintendent, at 126 North Payne Street, Pacific, MO 63069, (636-271-1400).

Postings current as of 4/26/2026 12:21:23 AM CST.

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