Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title

To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide professional nursing to support the educational progress of all children K-12.

Responsibilities and Tasks Include:

• Administer medication and/or specialized health care treatments to students as directed by physicians and authorized by parents or guardians.
• Follow protocols, procedures and written care plans to administer medications, nursing care procedures, and episodic care under the delegation and guidance of the RN/LSN.
• Monitor health status of students and perform first aid, emergency care and other illness interventions per district protocols, monitoring vital signs and nursing observation skills. The LPN will consult and communicate with the delegating RN/LSN and obtain direction from the RN/LSN regarding questions that fall outside the scope of the LPN practice.
• Follow the individual emergency plan or IHP.
• Immediately reports any injuries or 911 calls to the supervising RN/LSN and records information for the accident report.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings. Facilitate referrals to health care agencies or facilities when requested under the direction of the RN.
• Monitor student health and obtain immunization records to prevent and control communicable disease. Report annually to the State Dept for students K-12.
• Excuse or re-admit students for health reasons in accordance with district protocols, building procedures and state and county health department exclusion guidelines under the direction and consultative advice of the RN.
• Provide ongoing observation and feedback on student health status to the RN/LSN.
• Establish and maintain a student health record that contains the health status of the student, a record of immunizations, history of physical and other health conditions that may affect the education of the student.
• Order and maintain adequate first aid and health care supplies.
• Acts as a resource person for health education materials and promotes a healthy school environment.
• Refers health education requests to the RN/LSN.
• Identifies names of students to RN/LSN that need assessment for health education/counseling.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a licensed practical nurse currently licensed in the State of Minnesota.

Bargaining Unit

Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Salary

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Work Schedule

7hrs/day; School Days

FTE

Part-Time; School Year

Desired Start Date

8/24/2026

Osseo Area Schools Offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• ...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran's Preference:

If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation:

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.