Health Services Specialist

Karner Blue Education Center Nurse

This position is a 7 hour/day position, with 184 paid days per year with the option for additional summer hours. 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.

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

Operating a computer and applicable software applications

Applying local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

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