TITLE:     Health Services – Nurse

RESPONSIBLE TO: Health Services Coordinator and Building Principal

General Duties:  Monday - Fridays per set school calendar schedule. Provide nursing care in the Middle School Health Office. 

HOURS/SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday per assigned school calendar 8.0 hours per day.

RESPONSIBILITIES AS NURSE INCLUDE          

• Provide direct skilled nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, state and local mandates.
• Administer medications and treatments as a professional nurse according to District #200 policy (e.g. glucose testing, medication administration, nebulizer/inhaler treatments, etc.)
• Maintain a daily log of health office visits including student visits and actions taken
• Conduct health care assessment and decision making based on medical knowledge and licensure
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings and other screenings as assigned.
• Delegate nursing functions as necessary, with appropriate assessment, teaching, monitoring and supervision according to the Minnesota Nursing Practice Act.
• 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.
• Assist Licensed School Nurse in the development and implementation of IEP, IHP, and other health planning for students under their license and direction.
• Participate on Child Study Team, assist Licensed School Nurse in assessment, development, and implementation of IEP, IHP and other health plans for students under their license and direction, submit Third Party Billing as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

SALARY/BENEFITS:              Per terms of Health Services Contract

BEGINNING DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:  August 20, 2018

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Registered Nurse in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and Google Docs
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, staff, and community in a positive and responsive manner that is consistently welcoming and promotes good working relationships (oral, electronic and written forms)
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance
• An appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions
• Ability to initiate and follow through with assigned tasks independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in a hospital or emergency room setting

• Experience working in an educational setting
• Experience working with children

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday, August 10, 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