Health Office Nurse- #118358

Rochester Public Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Health Office Nurse at Dakota Middle School to provide expeditious care for student health, injuries, and illnesses, and to collaborate with a licensed nurse for students with special health needs. The role supports student health and learning across a 8-hour workday within a 183-day calendar.

The nurse will administer medications, assist with screenings, and ensure HIPAA/FERPA confidentiality while maintaining documentation and liaising with staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement—Current Minnesota licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• CPR and first aid certificate required.
• Proficient in using electronic health records.
• Knowledge of and experience working with children with special health needs.
• Experience managing chronic health conditions.
• Ability to engage effectively with employees at all organizational levels and various partners.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under guidance of a licensed school nurse and in accordance with policy (e.g., G-tube, wound dressing, catheterization).
• Assist in school screenings (vision, hearing) under supervision of a Licensed School Nurse.
• Collaborate with the licensed nurse to develop services for students with special needs.
• Administer first aid, emergency and episodic care within licensure.
• Gather immunization data to help prevent disease transmission per state regulations.
• Work with faculty to provide healthcare services to all students.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality.

Skills

CPR and first aid

Electronic health records

Child health needs experience

Chronic health conditions experience

Interpersonal with staff

Education

Minnesota LPN or RN license

Job description

POSITION: Health Office Nurse at Dakota Middle School

WORK DAY: 8 hours per day; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WORK CALENDAR: 183 duty days per year

Click link to review the 2026-2027 183 Day Health Office Nurse Work Calendar

2024-2026 Mental & Physical Health Professionals Work Unit Agreement

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Hiring Manager, Chris Bjerke

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4251 or [e-mail].

The principal objective of the Health Office Nurse is to provide expeditious care for student health, injuries, and/or illnesses, thereby enhancing student health and fostering student learning. The Health Office Nurse is required to exhibit proficiency and willingness in collaborating with medically delicate and/or cognitively challenged students, as well as possessing the capability to execute technical nursing duties.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications, both simple and complex, to students under the guidance of a licensed school nurse and in accordance with school policy (for example, Gastrostomy tube (G-tube), wound dressing, catheterization).
• Assist in conducting school screenings such as vision, hearing, and early childhood screenings under the supervision of a Licensed School Nurse
• Collaborate with the Licensed School Nurse in developing services for students with special needs (such as technical nursing procedures, homebound services, transportation Medications).
• Administer first aid, emergency, and episodic care in alignment with their nursing licensure and expertise.
• Prevent the transmission of communicable diseases by gathering student immunization data in compliance with State regulations.
• Work harmoniously with the faculty and staff of the institution to provide healthcare services to all students.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality by following the regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement-Current MinnesotaLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Registered Nurse (RN).
• CPR and first aid certificate required
• Proficient in using electronic health records
• Knowledge of and experience working with children with special health needs
• Experience managing chronic health conditions
• Ability to engage effectively and positively with employees at all organizational levels and various partners

Required Dispositions:

In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of ourstudents and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.