Summary/Objective
The licensed school nurse will work with member school districts to provide support focused on school-based health programs for PK-12. The role will include facilitation of nursing services, discerning needs of members, providing technical support and consultation, training, and coordinating with district teams within the region. This is a 10-month, 3-day/week, contracted position.
The licensed school nurse will also work in collaboration with the Resource Training & Solutions Health & Safety Team, Minnesota Department of Health, local public health, and regional healthcare systems.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provides leadership to school-based health service staff within the district
- Coordinates screening/testing efforts at the local level
- Collaborates with local healthcare systems, local public health, and the Minnesota Department of Health
- Communicates to teachers, administrators, and employers representing a variety of ages and backgrounds in a timely and effective manner
- Develops and cultivates relationships with current and prospective partners and other organizations
- Supports quality programming through effective communication, program monitoring, and evaluation
- Performs additional tasks and special projects on an as-needed basis
- Offers excellent customer service to our members, customers, partners, and staff
- Maintains licensure/certification; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills current
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Knowledge of state, local, and tribal public health systems
- Knowledge of the fundamentals, principles, and practices of nursing care procedures, methods, and techniques
- Knowledge of relevant public health laws, guidelines, and rules pertaining to student health care and nursing care services
- Knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, current healthcare issues, concerns, and trends
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality
- Proficient in the use of Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) applications
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
- Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and collaboratively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
- Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or a similar health-related field
Current MN Registered Nurse (RN) license
Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification preferred
Licensure as a school nurse (LSN) from the MN Board of Education preferred Valid MN Driver’s License
Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down is required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods of time, and carry items a short distance as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a mid-August-mid-June, 3-days/week contracted position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most work will be on-site at one of our member districts within Pine County.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.