LPN/RN Substitute

Mounds View Public School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounds View Public School District seeks a Health Services Paraeducator – Licensed Health Care Specialist. Under the direction of the LSN, you will provide first aid, monitor ill or injured students, and assist with health procedures and record keeping.

Strong communication and clerical accuracy are essential. CPR/first aid training is preferred; this role includes data entry, inventory management of health supplies, and collaboration with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Minnesota LPN or RN license.
• CPR and first aid training required.
• Effective human relations skills with staff, students and community.
• Able to present information one-on-one and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid for ill or injured students per district policy.
• Perform clerical duties: data input, reports, phones, mail, and inventory of health supplies.
• Maintain individual student health records and immunization data.
• Prepare annual health reports and communicate with parents/guardians as directed by LSN.
• Contribute to health care/emergency plans for students with disabilities or chronic conditions.
• Assist in infectious disease prevention and screening activities as assigned.

Skills

First aid CPR

Communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

LPN or RN license (Minnesota)

Tools

Computer software packages

Job description

• Position Type: Health Services/ Paraeducator - Licensed Health Care Specialist
• Valid Minnesota Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• CPR and first aid training.
• Effective human relations skills when dealing with staff, students, and community.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to operate computer and familiarity with multiple software packages.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Per District guidelines, provide first aid for ill or injured students; contact parents or emergency contact to advise of student's illness or injury; administer first aid and medications under general direction of LSN and follow up with students according to district policies.
• Perform clerical functions related to record keeping and other general office functions. Input data and run reports from computer database; perform other clerical functions such as answering phones, opening mail, etc.; and assure adequate health and first aid supplies are stocked and maintained in good order.
• Maintain a health record for each student including: set up and filing health records; provide basic information and update file as necessary; record incident/injury reports, health office visits and parent phone contacts.
• Maintain immunization records by completing data for computer entry, send letters to parents or previous school regarding records as directed by LSN, inform LSN of missing records, prepare annual report for LSN review.
• Carry out components of health care/emergency plans for students with disabilities and chronic health problems as delegated by LSN.
• Assist in prevention and management of infectious illness by noting symptoms and reporting to LSN, sending letters to parents as directed by LSN, keeping all memos and letters updated and copied.
• Assist in prevention and management of infectious illness by noting symptoms and reporting to LSN, sending letters to parents as directed by LSN, keeping all memos and letters updated and copied.
• Alert LSN to possible physical/sexual abuse or neglect of students per policy.
• Intervene in crisis situations by observing injury and accident scene; determine needs, administer CPR or appropriate first aid, and call 911 according to District policy and procedure.
• Assist in implementation of vision/hearing screening as directed which may include screening, duplicating and distributing screening forms, recruiting and scheduling volunteers, preparing and dismantling screening site and refreshments.
• Record any and all contacts from home school educators.
• Provide health information to students as directed.