Health Care Specialist (LPN or RN): District Float

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 3,527,000 - 5,389,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plans

Job summary

South Washington County Schools seeks a Health Care Specialist to care for student health, injuries, and illnesses under the supervision of a Licensed School Nurse.

The role requires nursing licensure (LPN/RN), CPR and First Aid, and the ability to work with medically fragile students. District-wide coverage includes varied start/end times and a focus on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current licensing by the Minnesota Board of Nursing as an LPN or RN.
• Ability to interact positively with all ages of people.
• CPR certification is current.
• First Aid certification is current.
• Ability to work within the scope of the position.
• Skills in Windows-based computer software.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to communicate positively with students, parents, staff and community.
• Appreciation of diversity in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid, emergency, and episodic care according to licensure.
• Monitor students and refer to the Licensed School Nurse as needed.
• Assist with planning services for students with special needs with the LSN.
• Assist with Special Ed evaluations.
• Develop Individual Health Plans under supervision.
• Attend IEP meetings as Health Services representative.
• Maintain health records and logs.
• Maintain confidential health files and third-party billing documentation.
• Assist with school screenings (vision, hearing) under LSN supervision.
• Administer medications under nurse direction.
• Perform delegated health tasks as directed by the LSN.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Windows-based software

Communication skills

Attendance

Diversity appreciation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN or RN license

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Position

Health Care Specialist

Location

District Wide

Start and End Times

7 hours per day
Hours will vary based on student need with start times as early as 7:30 am and end times as late as 4:15 pm. Employees recieve a ½ hour unpaid lunch.

Wage Information

$25.60 per hour (Step 1) - $39.12 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Anticipated Start Date

08/26/2026

Available for Application

Open until filled

Calendar-Classification

9 Month - Class 8

Testing

Internal Office Professional candidates must have passed the qualifying testing PRIOR to bidding. Successful candidates must have a qualifying score in each of the following testing areas to be considered for the position: Health Care Assessment, Microsoft Word, Basic Office Skills, and Following Written Instructions.

Benefits:

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary goal of the Health Care Specialist is to care for student health, injuries, and/or illnesses in an expedient manner. The Health Care Specialist must also demonstrate the ability and desire to work with medically fragile and/or cognitively impaired students and have the ability to perform technical nursing procedures under the direction of a Licensed School Nurse.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• First Aid:
• Administer first aid, emergency, and episodic care accordingly to their nursing licensure and knowledge.
• Monitor students and refer to Licensed School Nurse when assessments, evaluations, or nursing interventions may be necessary.
• Cooperation:
• Assist in planning with the Licensed School Nurse as the LSN plans services for students with special needs (i.e., technical nursing procedures, homebound services, transportation, or excessive absence follow-up).
• Assist with Special Ed evaluations.
• Develop Individual Health Plans (IHP) under the supervision of the LSN.
• Function as a team member of Health Services so student health is maintained or improved and learning is facilitated. Attend IEP meetings as Health Services, TAT or SST representative.
• Record Keeping:
• Responsible for health records including the emergency card, pupil health records, physicals, and medical documentation.
• Maintain data logs according to Lead Nurses request.
• Compile logs into a year-end report (May of each year).
• Accurately document all duties performed and any other necessary reasons.
• Maintain confidential health files for students; restrict access to staff with "need to know."
• Maintain third party billing documentation.
• Student Wellness:
• Assist with school screenings such as vision, hearing, and early childhood under supervision of a Licensed School Nurse.
• Comply with procedures for communicable diseases, under direction of Licensed School Nurse.
• Reduce the spread of communicable diseases by collecting student immunization data according to State mandates.
• Delegated Functions:
• Administer medications, simple & complex, to students under the direction of a licensed school nurse and school policy (ex: G-tube, respiratory suctioning, complex wound dressing, catheterization and port care).
• Support the technical health needs of students as directed and delegated by a Licensed School Nurse.
• Other duties as assigned:
• by Building Principal or Special Education Director
• by supervising LSN or Lead Nurses
• Provide selected Health Care trainings.
• Participate in local time studies.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• Current licensing by the Minnesota Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Ability to interact positively with all ages of people.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Ability to work within the scope and practice of the position.
• Skills/experience in Windows-based computer software.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrated appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
• No written reprimand or higher within the past 12 months.
• Not on a Performance Improvement Plan (e.g. Job Target and/or Plan of Assistance)
• Skills assessment in accordance with established OPEIU testing process.

Desired:

• Knowledge of and experience in working with children with special health needs and/or involved in special education.

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