Effective immediately, Human Resources is accepting online applications for the position of Licensed School Nurse at our Secondary Buildings (Middle School, High School, Community Learning Center) for the 2023-24 School Year. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teacher’s Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Job Summary
The Licensed School Nurse will provide for the special health needs of students at all grade levels. This position will maintain and monitor a district-wide system of first aid, emergency care, medication administration and health related procedures for all students. The LSN provides oversight, direction and training to school health assistants and other health office personnel.
Job Functions
Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates.
Oversee distribution of medications to students according to school district policy.
Maintain accurate medical records to ensure compliance with State mandates, including immunizations, physical examinations, medical conditions, and related services documentation.
Provide training in matters of health practice to health assistant and substitutes.
Maintain accurate documentation of delegated health procedures on the Specialized Health Care Procedure Log.
Provide assistance and supervision of paraprofessionals providing services to students under the category of Activities of Daily Living and approves Third Party Billing forms.
Follow Minnesota Department of Health screening guidelines for vision and hearing.
Oversee computerized Health Record system for the district.
Complete quarterly Health Services Statistical Reports.
Participate in planning and implementation of 504 plans and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Ensure accident/incident reports for staff and students are filed appropriately and in a timely manner.
Participate in ongoing staff development specific to health services.
Other duties as assigned.