Registered Nurse - I

Registered Nurse I

Location: Early Childhood/Next Step/Flex Work Schedule: Mon-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., student contact days Start Date: ASAP Pay: $37.13 - $42.44 DOQ Benefits: Per the Non Unit Guidelines Required Qualifications: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing Current CPR certification Valid Driver's License (in-district travel required) Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations Commitment to confidentiality regarding students and staff Skilled in developing and maintaining good working relationships with school personnel and the community Preferred Qualifications: BS/BA in nursing Previous experience as a school nurse Responsibilities: Delegates to school personnel the performance of skilled nursing procedures, according to the MN Nurse Practice Act Demonstrates knowledge of ISD 622 policies as well as state and federal laws related to school health service programs Participates in research and evaluation of school health services Administers medications in accordance with physicians' orders and parent authorization, using ISD 622 procedures and School Board Policy Communicates medication administration policies and procedures to parents Maintains health service records within the Campus System Observes students for developmental and health related status Maintains, evaluates and interprets health data to access and accommodate individual needs in accordance with ISD 622 and the MN Data Practices Act, HIPAA, FERPA Promotes and assists in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring and reporting Initiates referrals to parents, school and community resources for intervention and follow-up Provides on-going health counseling and health education to students and families Recommends and assists with implementation of school programs to meet students' health needs: 504 plans, Individual Health Plans (IHP's), and Emergency Care Plans (ECP's) Implements school health management protocol for students with acute and/or chronic health conditions (includes the administration of medication and other medically directed treatments) Utilizes District 622 first aid guidelines and infectious disease guideline when caring for students and staff Participates with the crisis intervention team for acute illness, injury and emotional crisis Promotes parental skill development and learning Provides support, outreach and referral to students regarding reproductive health issues, mental health concerns and substance use/abuse Serves as a resource to teachers providing health information and supports employee wellness programs Obtains knowledge of OSHA standards Attends annual mandatory Blood Borne Pathogen Training Assists legal authorities as requested by Principal Attends required in-service education offerings, CPR and First Aid Training Performs duties applicable and accountable to the level of education and/or licensure Performs general office duties as follows: Answer phone, voice mail and e-mail; File; Record pertinent data into Campus; Order and inventory supplies bi-annually Additional duties as assigned.