Job Description:
The Festus School District is seeking applications for the 2026-27 School year a:  School Nurse


Qualifications:          Interested individuals must have attained appropriate certification as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Rate of Pay:              $44,151 minimum ($33.37 per hour).  Pay rate dependent on prior experience.  Benefits included: Retirement, Life/Health/Dental Insurance, and 12 leave days per school year

Employment:            189 work days (171 student days, 8 additional work days to be scheduled either before school starts or after students finish, 4 paid holidays & 6 days of summer school); 7 hours per day (8:00am – 3:30pm)

Locations:                 Festus Elementary School

Deadline:                  Open until filled. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Assumes responsibility for referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Administers medication and treatments prescribed by physician.
• Conducts health and vision screenings.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Provide care for a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness at school.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program.
• Advises school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school.
• Authorizes and implements board policy on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious disease processes.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum as part of continuing education units.
• Collaborates with other professionals in planning to assure quality of health care provided to students.
• Assists students, families, and school personnel to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education
• Provides input in selection of health personnel.
• Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent and Missouri State Department of Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent or building principals.

Interested applicants should:

• Complete an application online via appli-track which can be accessed by going to www.festus.k12.mo.us and then clicking on the EMPLOYMENT tab on the left-hand side of page.
• Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, application and names of at least three (3) individuals that can speak to your work performance and suitability for the position.   

 
"Educating all students for the challenges of tomorrow"
 
The Festus R-VI School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of age, gender, creed, color, national origin or handicap.