PT School Nurse
60-80 hours per month; not to exceed 720 hours over duration of school year
Performs difficult professional work managing and coordinating health services for Pre-K through 12th grade students and students at the Transition Center, overseeing immunization status of home school children, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Licensed School Nurse and the Director of Student Support Services.
Essential Functions
Provide oversight to 10 locations and health paraprofessionals; train and delegate health related services to health paras and staff; consult and support Community Education staff as needed.
Identify health care needs of students and provide services based on those needs; collaborate with parents, school staff, administration and outside agencies to provide care; assist with IEPs and 504 plans.
Administer health screening to students; provide training for staff and monitor for communicable diseases; provide health related classes; ensure compliance with health care procedures and protocols.
Review and update health office forms; develop health care plans and emergency plans; pull reports and contact families for immunization compliance.
Prepare and maintain up-to-date cumulative health records; review student visits to Health Office; complete local and state reports as required; oversee ordering and inventory of first aid and health supplies and equipment; assist in developing and implementing reports for health services in Synergy; provide annual report to Supervisor and School Board.
Administer emergency first aid for injuries and illnesses; notify parents of injuries or illnesses; supervise health paraprofessionals in the administration of medication.
Remain current on Minnesota statutes relating to health issues and immunizations; work with volunteers to assist with screenings; contact local agencies to provide support and donations for health services; observe data privacy regulations; organize professional training for staff and CPR/First Aid courses.
Support non-pubic schools and homeschool families.
Provides coverage for health offices across the district as needed.
Performs Early Childhood Screening upon request.
Education and Experience
Registered Nurse or related field and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.