Licensed School Nurse

POSITION

1.0 FTE Licensed School Nurse position available for the 2026-2027 School Year.

LOCATIONS

Sunset Terrace Elementary School (.5) and Bishop Elementary School (.5)

Traveling teachers must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement available.

WORK CALENDAR

Click link to view calendar with work days.

SALARY

Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Licensed School Nurse

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Hiring Manager, Chris Bjerke

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

It is the responsibility of the individual in this role to apply the nursing process, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to coordinate healthcare for both individual students and the student population. This includes providing training, delegation, monitoring, and supervision of healthcare services delivered by Health Services personnel such as unlicensed assistive personnel and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), as well as other school staff. The objective is to offer health services that enhance the educational process by addressing or eliminating health-related obstacles to learning for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and screenings for special education evaluations
• Formulate, execute, and oversee Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and 504 Plans
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, educational institutions, and families to facilitate the academic access of students with health conditions
• Aid in third-party billing processes
• Collaborate harmoniously with the faculty and staff of the institution in delivering healthcare services to all students
• Maintain precise documentation
• Ensure confidentiality by adhering to the Federal regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota School Nurse License with PELSB
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current Minnesota License as a Registered Nurse
• Public Health Nurse Certified

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical patient care experience
• Experience managing chronic health conditions
• Proficient in utilizing electronic health records
• Enjoys working in an environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to engage effectively and positively with employees at all organizational levels and various partners
• Experience working with children of diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds

Commitment to Equity

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.