School Nurse Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the COS Principal with support from the School District 197's Director of Special Services, the school nurse provides direct school nursing services; oversees a school health office, completes health assessments as needed for special education evaluations; and serves as a resource person to staff in the building.

Approximately 8 hours per week with possbility of expanding to multiple schools.

Essential functions of the job may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Screens and conducts health assessments for students
• Implements a health protocol for students with special health care needs, including the administration of medications and other medically directed treatments.
• Completes district health reports for submission to local, county, and state officials as required.
• Maintains the security of school health supplies.
• Serves as a resource person on health issues.
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Corresponds with parents on the health needs of children.
• Prepares health reports and implements procedures as directed by supervisor and/or health department (county and/or state).
• Promotes and assists in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring and reporting.
• Provides health-related instruction in the classroom, as directed.

Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as apparent or assigned.
• Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings.
• Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, health laws, rules, procedures, and processes to help ensure district compliance.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the MN Board of Nursing.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethical standards of Nursing; relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and applicable district policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational professionals regarding student health concerns and problems.
• The skill and ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Meet professional nurse requirements of the school, district, and state.
• Knowledge of relevant technology.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Physical Requirements:  Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Please contact Principal Bridget Kramer: bkramer@communityofsaints.org; 651-457-2510