Student Health Coordinator

MN Association of Charter Schools; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River School in Minnesota seeks a full-time Student Health Coordinator to serve as liaison between the licensed school nurse, health staff, and families. The role maintains health records and supports routine health care protocols for students.

The coordinator will follow care plans, assist with incident reporting, and monitor health-related concerns across the school setting. Immediate start date and eligibility for benefits are noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow protocols and care plans.
• Ability to document and file health records.

Responsibilities

• Follow protocols and care plans under the supervision of the School Nurse consultant.
• Prepare and file incident reports and concussion forms.
• Maintain relationship with the School Nurse consultant.
• Maintain accurate health records and secure storage of medication.
• Respond to health service needs and information requests.
• Act as point of contact for health concerns (flu outbreaks, lice).
• Prepare First Aid Kits and medication forms for trips.
• Monitor health supplies for building usage.
• Participate in Wellness Policy Committee and school wellness activities.

Skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Understand health guidance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Student Health Coordinator
Classification: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and education (Union Pay Scale 1)
Benefits Eligibility: Yes
Reports to: Director of Administration
Start Date: Immediately

General Description: The Student Health Coordinator is responsible for serving as a liaison between the Licensed School Nurse (LSN; School Nurse consultant), student health and wellness faculty/staff members, and parents/guardians relating to health care issues and maintaining related health records. Student Health Coordinator also assists students with routine health care protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow protocols and written care plans to administer medication, treatments, and episodic care under the supervision of the School Nurse consultant
• Preparation, review and proper filing of incident report/concussion forms
• Maintain relationship with the School Nurse consultant
• Maintain accurate health records and secure storage of medication
• Respond to health services needs and requests for information
• Monitor and be the point of contact for health related concerns (i.e. flu outbreaks, lice, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain First Aid Kits and medication permission forms for office and field trips
• Monitor/order health supplies as needed for general building/faculty use (non-departmental)
• Maintain a clean and orderly health office
• Ensure that health forms are available to students/parents
• Part of Wellness Policy Committee and school wellness activities
• Respond to safety related to healthcare
• Participate in training as required
• Preparation of files and references for trips
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Able to be calm and steady with staff and students in urgent health situations
• Ability to understand documents and guidance from the MN Department of Health

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid Training

Institution Description

Great River School is a public Montessori school serving students grades 1st through 12th grade with the International Baccalaureate program in 11th & 12th grades. Our community is committed to an engaging environment which prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world. Our vision is world peace through education. We specifically seek to deconstruct systems of bias and oppression that interrupt relationships and access to education. We welcome applications from all backgrounds - racial justice, gender inclusion, and accessibility of education is central to our core values as a school community.

Application Instructions/Comments

Great River School provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Great River School will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.