Registered Nurse - II

Location: District-Wide (Rotating Building Sites) – mainly Eagle Point Elementary

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day, 192 days per year

Pay

$41.38 – $46.27 per hour

Benefits

Per Non Unit Guidelines

About the role

The Registered Nurse 2 position supports the students of ISD 622 by triaging student health concerns in the health office, planning for students with health conditions, and managing the health needs of students. This role also includes management of special education student evaluations and plans.

Responsibilities

• Delegates to school personnel the performance of skilled nursing procedures, according to the MN Nurse Practice Act
• Assigns skilled nursing procedures with direct supervision to LPNs, according to the MN Nurse Practice Act
• Demonstrates knowledge of ISD 622 policies as well as state and federal laws related to school health service programs
• Participates in research and evaluation of school health services
• Administers medications in accordance with physicians’ orders and parent authorization, using ISD 622 procedures and School Board Policy
• Communicates medication administration policies and procedures to parents
• Maintains health service records within the Campus System
• Participates in multi-disciplinary special education teams; completes health assessment and develops the health component of the IEP (Individual Education Plan)
• Observes students for developmental and health-related status
• Maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data to assess and accommodate individual needs in accordance with ISD 622, the MN Data Practices Act, HIPAA, and FERPA
• Promotes and assists in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring, and reporting
• Initiates referrals to parents, school, and community resources for intervention and follow-up
• Provides ongoing health counseling and health education to students and families
• Recommends and assists with implementation of school programs to meet students’ health needs: 504 plans, Individual Health Plans (IHPs), and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs)
• Implements school health management protocol for students with acute and/or chronic health conditions, including the administration of medication and other medically directed treatments
• Utilizes District 622 first aid guidelines and infectious disease guidelines when caring for students and staff
• Participates with the crisis intervention team for acute illness, injury, and emotional crisis
• Promotes parental skill development and learning
• Provides support, outreach, and referral to students regarding reproductive health issues, mental health concerns, and substance use/abuse
• Serves as a resource to teachers providing health information and supports employee wellness programs
• Obtains knowledge of OSHA standards
• Attends annual mandatory Blood Borne Pathogen Training
• Assists legal authorities as requested by Principal
• Attends required in-service education offerings, CPR, and First Aid Training
• Performs duties applicable and accountable to the level of education and/or licensure
• Performs general office duties: answers phone, voice mail, and email; files; records pertinent data into Campus; orders and inventories supplies bi-annually
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA in Nursing
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Licensed as a Public Health Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License (in-district travel required)
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations
• Commitment to confidentiality regarding students and staff
• Skilled in developing and maintaining good working relationships with school personnel and the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed School Nurse in accordance with the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
• Previous experience as a school nurse
• Previous experience in public health