TYPE OF POSITION:
Hourly;10-month
Hours may vary based on program needs
REPORTS TO:
Building Principals, immediate supervisor
SALARY:
$27.00/hr (starting salary for new hires)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of two years nursing experience
• Experience working with students with multiple handicaps
• Clerical and computer experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
The LPN assists with students' daily routine health care, medications, treatments, episodic and first aid care and manages the school's Health Services Office, under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse (LSN).
• Will provide more individualized and potentially complex medical cares to student(s)
• Includes supporting student(s) in classroom settings, monitoring medical needs as well as educational supports as directed by teacher/case manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Manage site Health Services Office
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas related to students
• Report students with repeated symptoms/problems/incidents of communicable disease to LSN
• Assists the LSN in obtaining required verification of immunizations
• Maintains continual communication with LSN regarding health office occurrences or changes to student health information
• Accurately complete/maintain a variety of records, including services to students with IEPs
• Assists with routine assessments, refers all findings to the LSN
• Attends required district, building, or nursing meetings and trainings
• Will provide more individualized and potentially complex medical cares to student(s)
• Handle written/verbal communications with parents and ISD742 staff in a professional manner
• Dispense medication and provide treatment as prescribed, this may include suctioning, tube feeding, checking blood pressure, catheterization, auscultation, and otoscopic exams
• Provide first aid as needed
• Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Light Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)
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.
St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.
For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org
St. Cloud Area Public School District 742 is a regular school district located in Stearns County with 21 schools, 817 teachers and 9,251 students. Total Revenue is $190,772,000 and is trending up. St. Cloud Area Public School District 742 spends $16,411 per student per year on instruction.