Licensed School Nurse
South St. Paul Secondary Building & Community Learning Center
Pay Range: 44,929-102,918
Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in the Teacher's Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Reports to: Director of Student Services & Building Principals
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed School Nurse to join our district’s health services team beginning July 1, 2025. As a Licensed School Nurse, you will play a vital role in promoting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our students. You will work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and healthcare providers to ensure the delivery of quality health services within the school setting.The Licensed School Nurse will plan and direct the work of the school health personnel (Health Assistants and/or Licensed Practical Nurses) and services provided for the special health needs of students at the secondary level.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to students with acute and chronic health conditions, including administering medications, treatments, and first aid as necessary.
- Conduct health assessments and screenings to identify health concerns and develop appropriate care plans.
- Monitor and manage students with special healthcare needs, such as diabetes, asthma, allergies, and epilepsy, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the school day.
- Provide training, coaching, support, and direct the work of the building health assistants and/or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Maintain accurate documentation of delegated health procedures.
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to support students' academic success by addressing health-related barriers to learning.
- Educate students, families, and staff on health-related topics, including disease prevention, nutrition, hygiene, and safety practices.
- Maintain accurate health records for all students, documenting assessments, treatments, and communications with parents and healthcare providers.
- Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with complex medical needs.
- Participate in planning and implementation of 504 plans, special education evaluations, and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provide assistance and supervision of paraprofessionals providing services to students under the category of Activities of Daily Living and approves Third Party Billing forms.
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions according to established protocols.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, community healthcare providers, and public health agencies to coordinate healthcare services, data reporting, and resources for students.
- Follow Minnesota Department of Health guidance and reporting requirements around public health epidemics, vision and hearing screening, and immunizations.
- Participate in school-based committees and initiatives related to health promotion, safety, and emergency preparedness.
- Adhere to professional standards, ethical principles, and legal regulations governing nursing practice in the school setting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Minnesota required
- Certification as a Licensed School Nurse (LSN) or willingness to obtain prior to the start of the school year required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required
- Experience working as a school nurse or in pediatric nursing preferred
- Flexibility and time management skills
- Excellent communication and problem solving abilities
- Ability and desire to provide school health consultations and guidance to staff within diverse and multi-faceted environments
- Must be certified in CPR and First Aid
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stoop, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 50 pounds weight, (and/or up to an adult size body weight with a two-to-three person lift). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:
HealthPartners medical coverage for medical and dental
403(b) retirement with district match
TRA (Teacher Retirement Association) benefits
Flexible spending account
Paid time off and leave benefits
Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.