Nurse Substitute

Austin Public School District RN/LPN Substitute

The Austin Public School District is seeking to hire RN/LPN substitutes. APS is a world-class public school system located in Austin, MN. We employ over 800 full- and part-time employees and serve over 5000 students from diverse backgrounds. This is on call, as needed in the absence of the building nurse. Applications will be accepted throughout the year, and assignment lengths will vary. The substitute Building Nurse provides care within the school setting, which includes administering medications, providing first aid services, and maintaining health records under the direction of the Supervisor of School Health Services.

Position Detail:

• Provide direct nursing care to students/staff, to include: administer prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with nursing standards; provide counsel to students related to medications and treatments administered; take vital signs as needed.
• Performs necessary first aide duties based on techniques and training; implement procedures within ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines; use training skills to recognize problems; recommend solutions in accordance with guidelines under RN/LPN licensing and the Coordinator of Health Services and school protocol.
• Collect and interpret data pertaining to student health needs, and provide care based on protocols and plans of care established by the Coordinator of Health Services. Monitor and report communicable conditions and changes in student/staff health conditions within the school setting to Coordinator of Health Services.
• Organize and/or participate in health screening process as requested by the Coordinator of Health Services. Observe, record, and document health office information, including student and staff health office visits, medication administration; controlled substance count per school district protocol; student health records, including immunization, tracking attendance issues, and current health conditions; screening summaries; monthly reports as requested by the Coordinator of Health Services; other data as assigned by supervisors.
• Maintain health supply inventory. Ensure blood borne pathogen protocol is met within the Health Service Office. Conduct vision and hearing screening and end screening referrals and communicate with parents/guardians and protocols.

Training & Experience:

• Position requires a high school diploma; graduate of an accredited school of professional or practical nursing and Minnesota RN or LPN licensure.
• Certification in CPR and basic First Aid.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Commitment to Equity: Austin 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 Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate. Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world. All employees are to 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. 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 Austin Public Schools, visit the district website.

Application Procedure: Apply online at Employment - Austin Public Schools | Inspire. Empower. Accelerate. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.