Archdiocese of St. Louis·Saint Charles County, Missouri
The School Nurse is responsible for promoting student and staff well-being by managing health records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing direct care. They also collaborate with school leadership to implement health policies, conduct screenings, and manage emergency response initiatives.
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St.
Louis area.
Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St.
Louis.Job Summary The School Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of students and staff.
This role includes managing student health records, ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan and state health requirements, providing direct care, and supporting a safe and healthy school environmentJob Responsibilities
Collaborate with the principal and staff to ensure compliance with health guidelines for Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of St. Louis Develop and implement health policies and procedures specific to St. Joseph School in alignment with Archdiocesan guidelines Monitor and ensure student immunization compliance Establish and maintain student health records Prepare and submit the annual Missouri state-mandated immunization report Review and update student and staff health histories and emergency authorization forms annually Administer medications in accordance with Archdiocesan policy Assess and evaluate student health status using appropriate nursing techniques Provide first aid and identify students with communicable illnesses; enforce exclusion guidelines as necessary Assist the principal and Health and Safety Director with the planning and implementation of the Emergency Response Team and wellness initiatives Coordinate and conduct health screenings for students Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as requested Serve as a resource and educator for health-related topics within the classroom Order and maintain health room supplies within the designated budget Maintain health and safety supplies for field trips, playground use, and emergency preparedness Attend required training and informational sessions provided by the Archdiocese and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Job Requirements
Practicing Catholic preferred Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license CPR certification Strong interpersonal and communication skills Effective organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in maintaining records and basic computer applications Physical ability to walk, sit, stoop, or crouch; ability to push, grasp, communicate, and hear effectively Ability to lift 1–50 pounds and assist with heavier lifting when necessary The Archdiocese of St.
Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Candidates must hold a current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license and CPR certification. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, along with the physical ability to perform nursing duties in a school environment.
Market context
In Missouri, school support staff roles that include nursing duties often draw steady interest because districts need licensed professionals who can support student health, compliance, and day-to-day care. Competition can be stronger for candidates with a State Registered Nurse’s License, prior practice experience, and a clean driving record, since those qualifications help schools fill roles that may involve travel between sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm licensure, experience, and driving eligibility before applying.