Health Care Specialist (RN) 1:1 Lake Elmo Elementary School and District Float Nurse

Stillwater Area Public Schools; Lake Elmo (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD insurance

3.5% 403b match

Pension (MN PERA)

Job summary

Stillwater Area Public Schools seeks a compassionate RN to provide 1:1 clinical care for a medically complex student at Lake Elmo Elementary and serve as the district float nurse. The role ensures safety, medical stability, and equitable access to learning, with collaboration among LSN, educators, and families.

The RN will accompany the student during daily activities, including transportation, follow IHP/ECP plans, and coordinate with healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Licensed by Minnesota Board of Nursing as an RN (ADN or higher).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one year RN experience, preferably in pediatric or school health.
• Experience with complex pediatric health needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous 1:1 nursing monitoring and interventions for the student.
• Manage medical technology and equipment (ventilator, G-tubes, CGM, etc.).
• Administer routine and emergency medications per physician orders.
• Identify and manage medical emergencies and CPR/First Aid as needed.
• Support safe student transport and on-site care during school activities.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Pediatric nursing

School-based care

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Health Care Specialist (RN) 1:1 Lake Elmo Elementary School and District Float Nurse JobID: 11312

• Position Type: Licensed Specialist/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Thank you for your interest in Stillwater Area Public Schools! The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day. Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same – our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job Title:

Health Care Specialist (RN) - 1:1 Nurse Lake Elmo Elementary School and District Float Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to provide continuous one-on-one (1:1) clinical care for a medically complex and fragile student. The 1:1 RN will ensure the student's safety, medical stability, and equitable access to the learning environment throughout the school day, by providing routine health services and emergency procedures for the student in an interactive, caring and supportive manner. This role involves accompanying the student during all school activities, including specialized transportation (riding the school bus to and from school). The ideal candidate will function under the provisions of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, collaborating closely with the Licensed School Nurse (LSN), building nurses, educational staff, the student's primary healthcare providers, and the parents/guardians. If the student is absent, the RN will be assigned work in one of the District Health Offices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities for 1:1 RN:

• Provide continuous 1:1 nursing monitoring and interventions tailored to the specific, complex health needs of the student.
• Manage specialized medical technology and equipment, which may include:
  • Ventilator management and tracheostomy care (including oral and tracheal suctioning).
  • Enteral nutrition, managing G-tubes/J-tubes, and administering feedings or flushes.
  • Central line care, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), or specialized insulin delivery systems.
• Administer routine and emergency medications, treatments, and therapies according to physician orders and the student's specialized healthcare plans.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage medical emergencies or acute changes in status, initiating lifesaving protocols and CPR/First Aid when necessary.
• Provide safe transport support, including boarding, riding, and de-boarding the school bus with the student daily.
• Implement and review the Individual Health Plan (IHP) and Emergency Care Plan (ECP) under the supervision of the district's Licensed School Nurse (LSN).
• Maintain continuous communication regarding health status adjustments with the student's parents/guardians, primary physicians, and school administration.
• Educate and guide classroom teachers and support staff on specific safety considerations or boundary signs regarding the student's condition.
• Partner with the Special Education Team and Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 teams to ensure accommodations are seamlessly integrated into the student's routine.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and concurrent nursing logs documenting all clinical assessments, vitals, interventions, and medication administrations.
• Ensure strict data privacy and confidentiality of student medical records in full compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and Minnesota state laws.
• Complete documentation required for Minnesota Third-Party Billing guidelines to assist the district in medical reimbursement processes.

Requirements:

• Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing as a current Associate Degree Registered Nurse (RN) or higher.
• Current CPR certification.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ofone year of professional RN experience, preferably in pediatric nursing, home health care, or a school-based setting.
• Knowledge and experience in working with children with complex health needs preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Prior experience with tracheostomies and G-tubes preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Note: Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Diversity:

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of it's employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

FTE/Hours per Day:

6.5 - 8.0 hours per day. 186 days for the 2026-27 school year, prorated based on start date.

Salary/Wage Information:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $36.97 per hour based on Level IX, Step 1 - $47.03 per hour based on Level IX, Step 5 of the Technical Support Terms and Conditions of Employment. The School District offers a generous insurance plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance as well as a 3.5% 403b match and a pension through MN PERA. See attached terms and conditions of employment for more information.

Working Conditions:

See attached job description