Registered Nurse

Palmer Lake Elementary; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Lake Elementary in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive school health services. The nurse will assess students, administer medications, and develop individualized health plans, coordinating with families and staff to ensure a safe, healthy school environment.

Immediate start; requires MN RN license and ability to work within district guidelines. The role supports health education and emergency preparedness across the school community.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the State of Minnesota.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and provide emergency care and other illness interventions per district guidelines.
• Administer medications and health treatments to students as directed by physicians and guardians.
• Develop and implement health plans and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Promote health education and wellness for students, families and staff.
• Maintain health records and manage health services documentation.
• Serve as health resource for faculty and support staff.

Skills

First aid

Health screening

Communication

CPR

Computer skills

Job description

Registered Nurse

Osseo Ind School District 279 Palmer Lake Elementary - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools - District 279

Job Details

Job ID: 5904999 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide emergency care for sick or injured school children, assess the health status of students and school personnel, advise students, parents and staff regarding health issues, and conduct preventive and health education services.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assess health status and perform first aid, emergency care and other illness interventions according to school district guidelines.
• Administer medication and/or specialized health care treatments to students as directed by physicians and authorized by parents or guardians.
• Asses the health and developmental status of the school age student, through district health screening programs. Facilitate referrals to health care agencies or facilities when requested.
• Promote and maintain health and well-being of students, families and school personnel by health teaching and health counseling.
• Develop Individual Health/Emergency Plans for those students with special needs. Communicate with families, teachers, and staff regarding the development and implementation of these plans. Periodically evaluate plans and revise as necessary.
• Prevent and control communicable disease through health status, and implementation of the state immunization law.
• When required participate in staffing regarding students with special needs and assume responsibility for contributions to the health component of the IEP (Individual Education Plan).
• Maintain health records on all students enrolled in the school.
• Excuse or readmit students for health reasons in accordance with the building procedure and county health department exclusion guidelines.
• Complete student accident report forms for students needing doctor's attention and/or resulting in a loss of school time.
• Train and supervise volunteers/staff whenever they are used in the health services program.
• Serve as a resource to faculty for health education purposes.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the State of Minnesota

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Basic first aid and health screening
• Ability to communicate and foster positive working relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to teach health information to student groups.
• Public health background preferred.
• Current CPR.
• Computer skills preferred.

Bargaining unit :Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Salary : View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule : 37.5 hours/week

FTE : Part-Time; School Year

Desired start date :As soon as possible

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• Summer opportunities
• ...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Contact HR or the Site with any questions regarding the position
• Email: [e-mail]