Registered Nurse- Mental Health Care

Registered Nurse I

The Registered Nurse 1 position will support the students of 622 by triaging student health concerns in the health office, planning for students with health conditions, and managing the health needs of our students.

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 general office duties as follows: Answer phone, voice mail and e-mail; File; Record pertinent data into Campus; Order and inventory supplies bi-annually

North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale School District