Licensed School Nurse - #109640

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a licensed School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year to support Gibbs Elementary School (0.6) and Riverside Elementary School (0.4). The nurse will apply the nursing process to coordinate healthcare for students and supervise health services staff, aiding in IHPs, 504 plans, and confidentiality compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers and families to ensure students’ access to education by addressing health-related barriers and

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota School Nurse License with PELSB.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing.
• Current Minnesota License as a Registered Nurse
• Public Health Nurse Certification

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to coordinate healthcare for students, including training, delegation, monitoring and supervision of health services.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and screenings for special education evaluations.
• Formulate, execute, and oversee Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and 504 Plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, schools and families to ensure academic access for students with health conditions.
• Assist in third-party billing processes.
• Maintain documentation and ensure HIPAA/FERPA confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Chronic health conditions

Electronic health records

Team collaboration

Engaging with diverse ages/cultures

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Minnesota RN license

Minnesota PELSB license

Public Health Nurse Certification

Job description

Position

1.0 FTE Licensed School Nurse position available for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Locations

Gibbs Elementary School (.6) and Riverside Elementary School (.4)

Travel & Reimbursement

Traveling teachers must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement available.

Work Calendar

Click link to view calendar with work days.

Salary

Prorated based upon hire date. Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

Qualifications

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Licensed School Nurse. RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the individual in this role to apply the nursing process, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to coordinate healthcare for both individual students and the student population. This includes providing training, delegation, monitoring, and supervision of healthcare services delivered by Health Services personnel such as unlicensed assistive personnel and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), as well as other school staff. The objective is to offer health services that enhance the educational process by addressing or eliminating health-related obstacles to learning for students.

Essential Functions

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and screenings for special education evaluations
• Formulate, execute, and oversee Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and 504 Plans
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, educational institutions, and families to facilitate the academic access of students with health conditions
• Aid in third-party billing processes
• Collaborate harmoniously with the faculty and staff of the institution in delivering healthcare services to all students
• Maintain precise documentation
• Ensure confidentiality by adhering to the Federal regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Minnesota School Nurse License with PELSB
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current Minnesota License as a Registered Nurse
• Public Health Nurse Certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical patient care experience
• Experience managing chronic health conditions
• Proficient in utilizing electronic health records
• Enjoys working in an environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to engage effectively and positively with employees at all organizational levels and various partners
• Experience working with children of diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds

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.

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.

EEO Statement

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