Health Services Specialist

Position Information

This position is a 7 hour/day position, with 184 paid days per year with the option for additional summer hours. This position is assigned to Karner Blue Education Center. Starting hourly pay is $32.60. Employees with LPN licensure will receive an additional $4.60 per hour or those with RN licensure will receive an additional $5.30 per hour. This position is fully benefit eligible, please  to review the full contract and benefits offered.

Incumbents are responsible for providing standard medical care to students. Responsibilities may include: obtaining and maintaining records; administering insulin, cough medicine, Tylenol, or related medication; and assessing standard symptoms such as headaches, the flu, and similar issues.

• In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, performs medical care screenings of students as directed by the School Nurse; assesses the student’s symptoms, illness, or injury; communicates assessment findings, recommended treatment protocols, and/or referral recommendations; and may implement approved treatment plans.
• Administers medications to students in accordance with guidelines; provides diabetic glucose monitoring and insulin administration; performs or assists students with the application/use of medical related equipment.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered, case histories of treatment, and medication inventories; disseminates information to appropriate persons; updates medical records; completes third party reimbursement documentation; ensures compliance with applicable protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with student guardians and staff pertaining to student health related needs.
• Performs ongoing inventory counts of medications and supplies; and restocks and orders supplies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Associate degree or technical certificate in nursing; 1 year of experience in healthcare; CPR certified. School experience preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

• School health care principles, procedures, and techniques
• Basic medical treatment protocols including first aid and emergency care
• Basic medical terminology
• Medication administration
• Evaluation and assessment of children and students’ behavior
• Student health/physical assessments
• Health promotion and safety
• Customer service principles
• Recordkeeping principles
• Computers and related software applications
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

• Performing student health/physical assessments in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act
• Taking vital signs
• Administering basic medical treatments including first aid and emergency care
• Evaluating, screening and assessing children and students’ behavior in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act
• Administering medication
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary working environment
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Providing customer service
• Preparing and maintaining records