Nurse LPN (School-term Position)

Job Order Number: 10803755

Deadline: Open Until Filled Job

Location: 3815 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Section: Missouri School for the Blind

Office: Special Education

Salary: $23,316 - $27,256 (School Term)

Benefits: Yes (See benefits)

Examples of Work Performed

  • Document pertinent information in student charts and in other designated places of record.
  • Adhere to guidelines set forth in the Health Center Protocol Manual.
  • Administer first aid and emergency first aid to students, and, when warranted and in keeping with guidelines, to staff.
  • Dispense medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
  • Record medications and treatments.
  • Schedule and escort students to various appointments and obtain records.
  • Attend student functions or job-related educational programs, which may require overnight arrangements, at request of supervisor.
  • Report to supervisor any findings which need further attention.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing which incorporates pharmacology course into the curriculum or successful completion of a separate pharmacology course for nurses.
  • Maintenance of a professional licensure, in good standing, with Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Adequate knowledge of the organization and administration of health center services to school-age children.
  • Knowledge of child growth and development, especially as it relates to blind and multi-handicapped deaf-blind children.
  • Possess adequate knowledge of medication dosage, side effects, etc.
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal notes.
  • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents.

(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)

Application Procedure

Complete an MSB application online. Please attach a scanned copy of your transcripts with the application. You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your application is received online.

Note: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts must be submitted with the application in order to be considered for employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review process.

We do not keep applications on file to submit for other vacant positions. You must submit an application for each vacant position you are applying for.