Licensed School Nurse

Bellaire Education Center is a middle school that serves students in grades 6-8 who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental cognitive disabilities (DCD). Hands‑on learning ensures our nature‑based curriculum and community partnerships prepare students to be successful in high school and beyond. Position Information This position is a 1.0 FTE position (184 days), supporting Bellaire Education Center (0.8 FTE), 916 Mahtomedi Academy (0.1 FTE), and Metro Heights Academy (0.1 FTE). Starting salary is based on education and years of experience. This position includes a $2,000 annual stipend to support maintenance of RN and PHN licenses. This position is fully benefit eligible. Anticipated start date for this position is the end of June 2026. Nature of Work Incumbents are responsible for providing health care for illness and injury, emotional support and preventing communicable diseases to ensure safe and healthy environments for the students. Responsibilities may include: conducting health assessments; performing first aid; coordinating with doctors, internal departments and external agencies to provide referrals and health care; preparing, maintaining and reviewing medical records; and providing recommendations and trainings to students, families, teachers and other staff. Typical Class Responsibilities Provides medical care to students including emergency first aid and treatment for illnesses and injuries using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct care; administers medications in accordance with doctors’ orders; may delegate and monitor specific nursing tasks to promote the health of students. Completes student health/physical assessments to identify health needs and services that may be required; assists in the identification of students with chronic or significant health needs and creates individualized health plans and/or emergency care plans for students as applicable. Monitors health office activities; prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered and case histories of treatment; disseminates information to appropriate staff; completes and supervises third party reimbursement documentation; ensures compliance with applicable protocols and legal and regulatory requirements. Promotes the health and well‑being of the school community through ongoing monitoring of educationally relevant medical findings; conducts ongoing disease surveillance to monitor communicable diseases; collaborates with students, families, educators, staff and public health agencies to promote optimal health practices. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Training and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in nursing or health field; 3 years of related experience; and CPR/First Aid certified. Licensing Requirements Registered Nurse (RN), Public Health Nurse (PHN) and licensed or able to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) as a School Nurse (Pre‑K - 12). Knowledge Requirements Nursing principles, procedures, and techniques Medical treatment protocols including first aid and emergency care Medical terminology Medication administration Student health/physical assessments Health promotion and safety Customer service principles Recordkeeping principles Computers and related software applications Skill Requirements Taking vital signs Administering medical treatments Changing and dressing wounds Administering medication safely Performing medical testing Performing student health/physical assessments Maintaining confidentiality Providing customer service Using a computer and related software applications Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Commitment to Equity Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr