School Registered Nurse; Floater

School Registered Nurse (Floater)

Kansas City Public Schools

Job Title Code: 01534

Salary Grade: R.N. with Bachelor degree or higher in Nursing (Z16): starting salary $49,700;
All other registered nurses (Z15): starting salary $47,200

Department: Student Support and Community Services

Reports To: Manager of Nursing Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

The School Nurse (Floater) strengthens the educational process by addressing health‑related barriers to learning and promoting wellness among students and staff. This role provides nursing services across a designated zone of schools, ensuring appropriate assessment, intervention, and referral activities. The nurse acts as a liaison between physicians, families, and community agencies, and delivers health‑related instruction and counseling.

• Cover openings at schools due to regular school nurse needing to take PTO; may also be asked to cover long‑term for vacancies created during the school year.
• Assist nurses at their home schools on days of special events such as Score 1, screening days, medical field trips, etc.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments to identify at‑risk individuals and existing problems.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans, including medication administration and special health care procedures.
• Manage immunization records and ensure compliance with state statutes.
• Assess and address student injuries and illnesses, providing appropriate first aid and documentation.
• Identify and manage communicable diseases common to school‑age populations.
• Provide health counseling and guidance to students, parents, and staff.
• Teach first aid procedures and emergency care.
• Present health information in an organized and age‑appropriate manner.
• Educate students, families, and staff on health conditions and treatment plans.
• Encourage teachers to incorporate health concepts into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with health professionals, community agencies, and school staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, families, and community resources.
• Report appropriate health information to local health units.
• Participate in disaster drills and safety assessments.
• Maintain compliance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act and relevant statutes.
• Continuously update knowledge and incorporate new techniques in school health.
• Document essential health information and maintain accurate records.
• Assess the school environment for safety and health hazards.

• Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduated from an accredited Associate’s degree program in Nursing (ADN).
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience in a school or medical setting.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, and kneel on the floor. Must be able to walk stairs and assist in lifting students in emergencies.

7.5 hours per day; 5 days/week; 212 Day Schedule (LPN) or 187 Day Schedule (RN)

Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS;
Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.