School Nurse Substitute

Independent School District 197; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution seeks a School Health Professional / Licensed School Nurse - Substitute to provide direct nursing services and manage health programs in schools. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds. Key responsibilities include health assessments, oversight of health services, and regulatory compliance. The position requires monitoring health protocols and collaborating with parents and health officials.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the MN Board of Nursing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and professionals.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal health regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct school nursing services and oversee the school health program.
• Conduct health assessments for students and staff.
• Monitor compliance of the health program with laws and regulations.
• Screen and conduct health assessments for students and staff.
• Maintain health office operations and reports.
• Promote immunization and disease control.
• Communicate health information with parents.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of child growth and development

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Ability to handle health concerns

Education

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the MN Board of Nursing

Tools

Health technology knowledge

Job description

Position: School Health Professional / Licensed School Nurse – Substitute

Date Posted: 4/3/2025

Location: District Wide

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Summary

Under direction of the Building Principal with support from the District’s Health Service Coordinator (LSN), the School Health Professional provides direct school nursing services; oversees a school health office, assists in planning school health programs; and serves as a resource person to staff in the building.

Essential Functions

• Develop, oversee, and evaluate the school health program within a secondary school.
• Assist the District’s Health Service Coordinator in developing, implementing, and evaluating a system to identify and provide for the health needs of all students.
• Implement a health protocol for students with special health care needs, including the administration of medications and other medically directed treatments.
• Provide first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Screen and conduct health assessments for students and staff.
• Complete district health reports for submission to local, county, and state officials as required.
• Maintain security of school health supplies.
• Serve as a resource person on health issues.
• Monitor compliance of the school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Correspond with parents on health needs of children.
• Prepare health reports and implement procedures as directed by supervisor and/or health department (county and/or state).
• Promote and assist in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide health‑related instruction in the classroom, as directed.

Other Functions

• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as apparent or assigned.
• Attend training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings.
• Serve on district committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
• Keep abreast of changing developments, trends, health laws, rules, procedures, and processes to help insure district compliance.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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.
• Skill and ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Prefer bilingual (Spanish).
• Meet professional nurse requirements of 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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