TITLE:    Middle School and Early Childhood (MSEC) Nurse

RESPONSIBLE TO: Health Services Coordinator, HMS Principal and ECFE Coordinator

General Duties: 

Monday – Thursdays (9 AM – 1:15 PM) Provide nursing care in the HMS Health Office.

Most Fridays – Early Childhood Screening (8:30 AM to approximately 12:30 PM) and Preschool Immunization Documentation

HOURS/SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday per school calendar with additional hours before the start of school. There is potential for additional hours to go on field trips when a nurse is needed and in October/November in preparation for Eagle Bluff field trip.  

RESPONSIBILITIES AS NURSE AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL    

• Provide skilled nursing care and treatments (e.g. glucose testing, medication administration, nebulizer/inhaler treatments, etc.)
• Administer CPR and first aid.
• Maintain confidentiality and data privacy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Maintain and update health records, immunization files, and records.
• Conduct health care assessment and decision making based on medical knowledge and licensure
• Assist Licensed School Nurse in the development and implementation of IEP, IHP, and other health planning for students under their license and direction.
• Third Party billing, tracking of hours that relate to special education (PARs)
• Potential for additional hours in October and November to prepare for 8^th grade students to attend overnight Eagle Bluff fieldtrip

RESPONSIBILITIES AS NURSE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

• Vision Screening and review health related results with parents at Early Childhood Screening, document
• Work closely with LSN for follow up on students needing hearing and vision re-screening
• Review, update, and follow up on immunization and health records for students enrolled in Early Childhood programs including ECFE, ECSE, and preschool.
• Enter immunization data into database.
• Communicate with parents and staff as needed

SALARY/BENEFITS:          Per terms of Nurse Contract

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License, Current First Aid and CPR certification, Computer Literacy

Expectations:

• Develop good relationships with students, families, and staff.

• Work well as a member of a team
• Initiate assigned tasks independently
• Effectively communicate (oral, electronic, and written forms)
• Readily utilize computer programs for data entry – Microsoft word, outlook, Google Docs/Drive, etc
• Maintain health records in accordance with Policy and submit reports in a timely manner
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• Display a high level of professionalism

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Monday, August 13, 2018 or when filled

NOTE:     A criminal background check is required of all candidates who are offered employment in School District 200.

APPLY ON-LINE AT:                ISD 200, Hastings Public Schools: www.hastings.k12.mn.us