Licensed School Nurse

TYPE OF POSITION:
FTE
Hours may vary based on program needs
 
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, Building Principals
 
SUPERVISION:
Designated health services personnel 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:     
Required       

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Public Health Nurse Certificate in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Licensed, or eligible for license, as a school nurse in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Education 
• Current Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

• Experience in a school setting               

POSITION SUMMARY:           
To strengthen and facilitate the educational process by providing and overseeing health related services, promoting health education and working to insure a safe and healthful environment by modifying health related barriers.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops and maintains a system for providing first aid, emergency care, and dispensing of medications/treatment/procedures to students based on state and district policy
• Initiates, maintains and annually reviews student health records; collects yearly statistical information
• Provides health information/education and promotes wellness to students and parents to assist them in making decisions regarding students’ health and health behaviors
• Trains, supervises and monitors designated personnel in their performance of delegated nursing functions
• Identifies health problems of school aged students through assessment, health histories, annual review of health records and screening programs
• Addresses current health problems, needs and concerns of students to their parents and appropriate school staff; develops individualized health plans (IHP) based on student health needs
• Participates as needed on the Student Assistance and Child Study Team; assists in the identification of students with disabilities; interprets and provides pertinent health information related to the student’s disability for the individualized education plan (IEP)
• Collaborates effectively with students, colleagues, parents, staff and community agencies in the best interests of students health needs
• Upholds the ethical standards of the licensed school nurse/educational professional by adhering to federal, state and district policies
• Other duties as assigned 

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent:  walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing  

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work
 
It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.