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Saint Paul Public Schools is accepting applications for School Nurses throughout the district for the 2016-2017 school year. The Human Resource Department will review your qualifications and may contact you for an interview. Applicants who are interviewed and recommended as a teacher candidate may be considered for vacancies throughout the district as they occur. Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Health Services -Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate through the nursing process the physical and mental health and developmental status of the preschool and school-aged child. -Determine the health status of the student through vision testing, hearing testing, and physical examinations. -Provide for the administration of medications and treatments necessary for students to remain in school during the school day. -Promote the optimal health and well-being of students, families, and school personnel through health counseling. -Administer immunizations in some settings. -Develop and implement the health component of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities or handicapping conditions affecting the student’s education. -Develop and implement the health component of the Individual Health Plan (IHP) and the Emergency Care Plan (ECP) for students with disabilities or handicapping conditions that require accommodations to attend school. -Case manages the health care of students who have chronic health conditions while they are at school. -Survey, report, and assist in the prevention and control of communicable disease in students. -Develop and maintain a system of first aid and emergency care. Assess and recommend school safety measures and promote a healthy school environment. -Provide consultation, assist in locating resource materials, and assist in the instruction of students in health education. -Work cooperatively with the faculty and staff of the building in the provision of health service to all students. -Refer students and families to appropriate community resources to respond to students’ health needs. Pupil Personnel Services -Collaborate with the Child Study Team in assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the Individualized Education Program (IEP). -Collaborate with the pupil problems committee in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating effective programs for students with unique problems. -Collaborate with the child abuse team to efficiently and effectively assess and report possible child abuse, neglect, and/or sexual abuse. -Collaborate with the Section 504 committee to develop an Individual Health Plan (IHP) for students who need accommodation to remain in school. Parent and Community Relations -Provide health information and education through school newsletters and informational memoranda. -Collaborate with public and private health care providers to improve services to students. Mandated Services -In response to Minnesota Statute 121A.15, review annually the immunization status of students, maintain records of their immunizations, recommend to the Saint Paul Board of Education exclusion of students in non-compliance, and report annually to the state departments of education and health. -Establish and maintain a Pupil Health Record (PHR, H-5) as defined in Minnesota Statute 144.29 that contains the health status of the student, a record of immunizations, growth, vision, and hearing findings, and a chronological history of physical and mental health problems or conditions that may affect the education of the student. -Report suspected communicable diseases to the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health as required by Minnesota Code of Agency Rule 4605.7000 to 7900. -Report suspected cases of child abuse as required by Minnesota Statue 626.556 to the police and the area superintendent. -Implement the Saint Paul Board of Education policies relating to health such as Administration of Medications, Child Abuse, Public Use of School Records, Immunizations, and Accidents/First Aid. -Maintain the data privacy of all individual physical, emotional, and social issues of students and staff and act as the primary data privacy keeper of the Pupil Health Record (PHR, H-5) as required by Minnesota Government Data Privacy Act MS 13.01-43. Supplies and Equipment -Inventory and order first aid supplies, health forms, and equipment from the Student Health and Wellness office. (See Chapter 14, Section 1 and 2) -Identify and return to the Student Health and Wellness office equipment in need of repair. Documentation and Reporting -Input the immunizations and health appraisals of students into Campus. -Maintain a current record of students with health conditions and problems on Campus. -Maintain statistical information about suspected communicable diseases (H-20) and follow-up of referrals that have not been completed (H-71). -Establish and maintain a chronological sequential health history record as part of the Pupil Health Record (PHR, H-5). -Maintain an individual data information system for students. -Comply with established billing system(s) for health care services provided to students. -Contribute to the District’s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources. -Perform other related duties as assigned by the Student Health and Wellness administrator or the building administrator.