Licensed School Nurse

School Nurse

TYPE OF POSITION: Hourly - 10 month Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, Building Principals SALARY: $61,597 - $76,666/yr (With additional credits and experience can earn up to $93,552) QUALIFICATIONS: Required Baccalaureate degree in nursing Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing Public Health Nurse Certificate in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing Licensed, or eligible for license, as a school nurse in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Education Current Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification Preferred Experience in a school setting POSITION SUMMARY: To strengthen and facilitate the educational process by providing and overseeing health related services, promoting health education and working to insure a safe and healthful environment by modifying health related barriers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Develops and maintains a system for providing first aid, emergency care, and dispensing of medications/treatment/procedures to students based on state and district policy Initiates, maintains and annually reviews student health records; collects yearly statistical information Provides health information/education and promotes wellness to students and parents to assist them in making decisions regarding students' health and health behaviors Trains, supervises and monitors designated personnel in their performance of delegated nursing functions Identifies health problems of school aged students through assessment, health histories, annual review of health records and screening programs Addresses current health problems, needs and concerns of students to their parents and appropriate school staff; develops individualized health plans (IHP) based on student health needs Participates as needed on the Student Assistance and Child Study Team; assists in the identification of students with disabilities; interprets and provides pertinent health information related to the student's disability for the individualized education plan (IEP) Collaborates effectively with students, colleagues, parents, staff and community agencies in the best interests of students health needs Upholds the ethical standards of the licensed school nurse/educational professional by adhering to federal, state and district policies Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS: Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

St. Cloud Area School District 742