School Nurse

The Raymore-Peculiar School District is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of School Nurse at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School.

The job of school nurse is done for the purpose/s of meeting the individual health needs of students; incorporating health care plans; complying with the laws; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems. Candidates must have a strong background in nursing and also provide high quality customer service to students, staff and parents. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Administering and/or facilitating screenings
• Assessing situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Administering first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatment
• Developing health care plans
• Maintaining students' confidential files and records
• Collaborating with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.

Qualification: Current license as either an LPN or RN required.

Salary:

• Per salary schedule, dependent upon license and experience.
• 185 work days and 9 paid holidays

Benefits: This is considered a full time position with benefits available after 60 days of employment.

• District paid employee medical, dental, and life insurance (with option to purchase coverage for spouse, children, or family).
• Employee option to purchase voluntary benefits including vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability and other supplemental insurance policies.
• 10 days paid leave per year.
• District matched retirement contribution of 6.86% to Public School Retirement System (PEERS)