Nursing Aide (2026-27 School Year)

School Nursing Aide

The role of the School Nursing Aide is to work with the appropriate school and district employees, students, families, and outside agencies to plan, implement, and support the district's school health program focused on student health and wellbeing in effort to ensure maximum learning ability and educational ability.

Supports the implementation and maintenance of the total school health program

Conducts vision and hearing screenings as needed

Collaborates with the Licensed School Nurse and Nursing Assistant regarding health programming needs

Supports the implementation of required health related trainings for employees

Provides orientation for school personnel support the health and wellness of students at the building level

Assesses school health program needs, including the physical, emotional and environmental needs

Completes the administration of medications in accordance with physician orders, parent/guardian authorization, and school district policy

Supports Health Education

Coordinates cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training sessions for school staff, as needed

Consults with school personnel regarding individual school and student health needs and training requirements

Works well with persons of different cultures, races, and socio-economic backgrounds

Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, school staff, parents, and outside agencies regarding students' needs

Collaborate with parents, administrators, related service providers and others for the development of individual student plans

Provide emergency care, first aid and management of all illness and injuries in alignment with MTCS procedures

Assess injuries and notify the certified school nurse of injuries requiring medical care or immediate absence from school

Complete school accident reports as needed

Screen students who present symptoms of a communicable disease/condition and exclude them from school when necessary

Receive and log in medications for students provided by parents

Provide health services as required for students having special medical needs

Maintain and update current health records

Notify parents/guardians of significant injuries, health concerns, vision, and hearing referral follow-ups

Other job related duties as assigned

Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others, be polite, helpful, courteous and compassionate

Associates degree or 2-year Certification (in nursing preferred)

CPR/First Aid training or ability to obtain training

Licensed Practical Nurse certification in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Nursing preferred

Demonstrated public relations skills

Ability to develop professional working relationships with other district employees

At least one year of experience in a nursing setting preferred

Previous experience in school-based nursing preferred

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to follow directives from supervisors

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information at all times

Ability to travel, using personal vehicle, between sites throughout the work day

Hours: M-F, school hours

Additional hours as needed to fulfill duties of this position

Salary - $25.00 - 30.00 / hr (depending on qualifications)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be willing to be trained in and use de-escalation/restraint techniques for managing crisis situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Non-discrimination Notice: Minnesota Transitions Charter School does not discriminate in employment or in any of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, age or genetic information.