Licensed School Nurse
St. Cloud, MN 
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Job Description
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.

District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer

 

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Job Summary
Company
St. Cloud School District 742
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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