Special Education School Nurse; LPN) Faribault MN
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Nursing
Pediatric Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN, Mental Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Faribault, Minnesota
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative (CVSEC)
Faribault, Minnesota
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
At Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative (CVSEC), we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Serving the communities of Faribault, Medford, Northfield, and Owatonna, CVSEC provides specialized educational programming that empowers students with unique learning needs to reach their fullest potential.
We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and student-centered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. If you're passionate about supporting student health and wellness, building meaningful relationships, and making a positive difference in the lives of students with diverse needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As an LPN at CVSEC, you'll play an important role in helping students remain healthy, safe, and ready to learn. You'll work collaboratively with our school nurse and Registered Nurse (RN), who will assign nursing responsibilities and provide direction to support safe, individualized student care.
Why Join CVSEC?Make a Real Impact: Provide essential nursing care and health support that allows students with unique medical and educational needs to participate, learn, and succeed.
Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated educators, nursing professionals, specialists, and staff who share a commitment to student well-being and success.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with contracted days aligned with the school calendar.
Professional Growth Opportunities: Access ongoing training, professional development, and wellness resources designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
Rewarding Work Every Day: Build meaningful relationships with students and families while helping create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment.
What You'll DoAs a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll provide essential nursing services and individualized health support to students in a specialized educational setting.
Nursing duties and responsibilities will be assigned and directed by CVSEC's school nurse or Registered Nurse (RN), consistent with the LPN scope of practice.
- Providing direct nursing care to students with a variety of medical, physical, developmental, and health-related needs as assigned by the school nurse or RN.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed and directed by the school nurse or RN, in accordance with established nursing protocols and applicable regulations.
- Monitoring student health conditions, recognizing changes in medical status, and promptly communicating concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Supporting students with chronic health conditions, complex medical needs, and individualized healthcare plans.
- Performing assigned nursing procedures and medical interventions within the LPN scope of practice and under appropriate nursing direction.
- Responding to student illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential student health records, medication documentation, and nursing notes.
- Collaborating with the school nurse, RN, teachers, related service providers, families, and healthcare professionals to support student health and educational success.
- Assisting with additional student health services and nursing-related responsibilities as assigned by the school nurse or RN.
- Promoting student safety, wellness, independence, and participation throughout the school day.
The ideal candidate believes that:
- Every student deserves access to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Compassionate, individualized healthcare helps students achieve their fullest potential.
- Strong relationships and clear communication are essential to student well-being.
- Collaboration between healthcare professionals, educators, and families leads to the best outcomes for students.
- Flexibility, patience, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential when supporting students with diverse needs.
We're especially interested in candidates who demonstrate excellent nursing judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, adaptability, compassion, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with students with disabilities and complex healthcare needs.
Qualifications- Current, unrestricted…
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