Licensed School Nurse

School Nurse

TYPE OF POSITION:
Hourly - 10 month Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, Building Principals SALARY: $61,597 - $76,666/yr (With additional credits and experience can earn up to $93,552)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Public Health Nurse Certificate in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Licensed, or eligible for license, as a school nurse in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Education
• Current Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification Preferred
• Experience in a school setting

POSITION SUMMARY:

To strengthen and facilitate the educational process by providing and overseeing health related services, promoting health education and working to insure a safe and healthful environment by modifying health related barriers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Develops and maintains a system for providing first aid, emergency care, and dispensing of medications/treatment/procedures to students based on state and district policy
• Initiates, maintains and annually reviews student health records; collects yearly statistical information
• Provides health information/education and promotes wellness to students and parents to assist them in making decisions regarding students' health and health behaviors
• Trains, supervises and monitors designated personnel in their performance of delegated nursing functions
• Identifies health problems of school aged students through assessment, health histories, annual review of health records and screening programs
• Addresses current health problems, needs and concerns of students to their parents and appropriate school staff; develops individualized health plans (IHP) based on student health needs
• Participates as needed on the Student Assistance and Child Study Team; assists in the identification of students with disabilities; interprets and provides pertinent health information related to the student's disability for the individualized education plan (IEP)
• Collaborates effectively with students, colleagues, parents, staff and community agencies in the best interests of students health needs
• Upholds the ethical standards of the licensed school nurse/educational professional by adhering to federal, state and district policies
• Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS:
• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (
* Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)