School-Based Registered Nurse (RN) - Lees Summit, Missouri

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Job Details

Location Lees Summit, MO
Discipline RN Nurse
Date Posted April 23, 2026

Job Description

Step into a dynamic school-based nursing opportunity that offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to truly impact student well-being. This contract role is perfect for an experienced Registered Nurse ready to float throughout multiple sites, supporting PreK through 12th grade students in a vibrant educational setting. The position runs through the end of the school year, with the option to extend into an Extended School Year session in June.

What Youll Do:

  • Serve as a general health room nurse, rotating between different schools within the district, sometimes visiting multiple sites per day
  • Provide care across all grade levels, from PreK to high school, including on field trips and special events
  • Receive comprehensive onboarding with two weeks of training alongside a seasoned nurse before independently managing your own health room
  • Manage student health concerns, administer medications, and respond to emergencies with confidence and compassion
  • Coordinate closely with school staff and adapt to ever-changing schedules based on field trips, call-outs, and site needs
  • Maintain up-to-date, accurate digital health records using computer charting systems

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

  • Holds an active and unencumbered RN license in Missouri (verified through Nursys)
  • Strong pediatric experiencepreferably in ICU, ER, or schools (recent experience required; no new grads)
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable with electronic documentation
  • Flexible, adaptable, and effective communicator; able to adjust to last-minute schedule changes
  • Willingness to work varied hours (ranging 7:00-2:30 or 9:00-4:30 depending on assignment)

If youre energized by a fast-paced, student-centered environment and ready to take on a pivotal nursing role within schools, wed love to hear from you. Virtual interviews are being scheduled right away, so submit your application today and indicate your earliest availability for an initial phone screening. Take your next step in school nursingapply now!

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