Independent Schools of Saint Louis

Part-time School Nurse Thomas Jefferson School

Thomas Jefferson School (TJ) seeks a part-time school nurse to serve as a long-term substitute from early August to mid-December 2025. The school nurse performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the management and supervision of student health and safety.

The school nurse will report to the Associate Head of School.

Nurse responsibilities would include but are not limited to: 

Student Care

  • Monitors care for on-going health issues of resident students and communicates with parents, staff, and students as needed
  • Provide on-site emergency and general healthcare to students weekdays 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Manages all prescription and over-the-counter medications for students, including documentation of administration
  • Is available for consultation by telephone for after-hours medical needs of boarding students, within reason
  • Checks on resident students who have not reported for breakfast
  • Ascertains reason for absence and determines course of action, including treatment and care schedules for sick or injured students and communication with kitchen staff regarding meals. 
  • Notifies the school office and other relevant personnel of absent students’ status.
  • Schedules and accompanies resident students to medical appointments or care facilities as necessary

Teaching

  • Design and implement developmentally-appropriate health and wellness programming for students in grades 7–12. Potential topics of focus include, but are not limited to: physical and mental health, social-emotional learning, communication.

Administrative

  • Collects, reviews, and organizes all medical forms and health-related documents
  • Maintains student records and incident reports within the student information system 
  • Creates and implements health-related forms, policies, and procedures
  • Coordinates annual administration of flu shots (for students and employees), other vaccinations, and staff CPR training
  • Serves as liaison between school personnel, families, healthcare providers, and the health department
  • Oversees health protocols and screening, evaluates symptoms, implements isolation/quarantine procedures
  • Files annual compliance reports with the state and/or local authorities
  • Advises faculty and staff on management of student health matters and schedules training as needed (first aid, blood-borne pathogens, CPR, etc.)

General            

  • Assists with crisis management as needed 
  • Manages all medical supplies on campus
  • Arranges for coverage of duties when absent, in consultation with supervisor
  • Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school related information                     
  • Represents and supports the school, its mission, and its leadership in a positive manner
  • Seeks ways to forward the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging 
  • Performs other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School 

The ideal candidate possesses qualifications, skills, and qualities in the following areas:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Missouri;
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • eagerness to forward the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
  • commitment to continuous professional growth;
  • collegial spirit, positive outlook, a sense of humor, and willingness to fill in as needed to further the student experience;
  • genuine appreciation of both middle- and high-school students. 

Thomas Jefferson School is a small, coed boarding and day school for high-ability students in grades 7-12. We are known for our strong liberal-arts focus and close-knit, international community. TJ is consistently ranked among the top boarding schools in the nation and is rated by Niche as the #1 college-prep high school in Missouri. As a boarding and day school, on-campus life is a major part of our program. All administrative faculty members shape and contribute to the culture of our close-knit community by engaging with students both in and out of the classroom. For more information about our school, visit www.TJS.org and refer to our Statement of Faculty Excellence and Statement of Mission and Philosophy.

MISSION STATEMENT: Thomas Jefferson School engages its students in the education necessary to live as responsible citizens of the world. Through the strongest possible college-preparatory program and within a nurturing community, students develop a responsibility for their own learning and a desire to lift up the world with beauty and intellect.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Thomas Jefferson School is committed to building and sustaining a community rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These values, which are central to our mission, fundamentally inform and shape student learning, achievement, and preparedness for life. Our school seeks to provide the strongest possible college-preparatory program within an international, multicultural community. We strive to embrace multiple perspectives, encourage critical thinking, and develop and nurture courageous, empathetic individuals at all levels. A TJ education aims to provide students with resources and inspiration to better their communities and the world.

Please send a letter of interest and current résumé to: Amanda Correa, Associate Head of School (acorrea@tjs.org). 

The School Nurse is non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. This means that they are entitled to receive hourly wages that are governed by the wage and hour laws.