Registered Nurse - II

ISD 622; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 5,703,000 - 6,374,000; Full time

Job summary

ISD 622 seeks a Registered Nurse II to support student health services across district buildings. You will triage health concerns, plan for students with health needs, and manage health aspects of special education services in collaboration with school staff.

You will administer medications, maintain health records, and participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop IEPs and health-related plans, while upholding confidentiality and district policies.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in nursing required.
• Current MN RN license and Public Health Nurse license are required.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Valid MN driver’s license with in-district travel.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
• Commitment to confidentiality for students and staff.
• Ability to build good working relationships with school personnel and the community.

Responsibilities

• Delegate nursing procedures to school personnel under MN Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervise LPNs for skilled nursing procedures per MN Nurse Practice Act.
• Ensure ISD 622 policies and health-related laws are followed.
• Participate in research and evaluation of school health services.
• Administer medications per physician orders and parent authorization; follow district procedures.
• Communicate medication policies to parents.
• Maintain health service records in Campus System.
• Contribute to IEP health components and 504/IHP/ECP planning with teams.
• Monitor students’ health status and development; adjust as needed.
• Manage health data in accordance with ISD 622, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Support disease control through immunization programs and early detection.
• Refer to parents, school, and community resources as needed.
• Provide health counseling and education to students and families.
• Support implementation of health plans and emergency care plans.
• Follow OSHA and district guidelines for care of students and staff.
• Participate in crisis interventions for illness, injury, or emotional distress.

Skills

Confidentiality

Team relationships

State/federal laws knowledge

Communication with families

Education

BS/BA in nursing

Licensed RN in MN

Public Health Nurse license MN

Current CPR certification

Valid Driver's License (in-district travel)

Tools

Campus System

Job description

Position

Registered Nurse - II

Location

Tartan High - District-Wide (Rotating Building Sites)

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day, 192 days per year

Start Date

ASAP

Pay

$41.38 - $46.27

Benefits

Per Non Unit Guidelines

Summary

The Registered Nurse II position will support the students of 622 by triaging student health concerns in the health office, planning for students with health conditions, and managing the health needs of our students. This position will also include management of special education student evaluations and plans.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in nursing
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Licensed as a Public Health Nurse in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver's License (in-district travel required)
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations
• Commitment to confidentiality regarding students and staff
• Skilled in developing and maintaining good working relationships with school personnel and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed School Nurse in accordance with the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
• Previous experience as a school nurse
• Previous experience in public health

Responsibilities

• Delegates to school personnel the performance of skilled nursing procedures, according to the MN Nurse Practice Act
• Assigns skilled nursing procedures with direct supervision to LPN's, according to the MN Nurse Practice Act
• Demonstrates knowledge of ISD 622 policies as well as state and federal laws related to school health service programs
• Participates in research and evaluation of school health services
• Administer medications in accordance with physicians' orders and parent authorization, using ISD 622 procedures and School Board Policy
• Communicate medication administration policies and procedures to parents
• Maintenance of health service records within the Campus System
• Participates in multi-disciplinary special education teams. Completes health assessment, develops health component of the IEP (individual Education Plan)
• Observes students for developmental and health related status
• Maintains, evaluates and interprets health data to access and accommodate individual needs in accordance with ISD 622 and the MN Data Practices Act, HIPAA, FERPA
• Promotes and assists in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring and reporting
• Initiates referrals to parents, school and community resources for intervention and follow-up
• Provides on-going health counseling and health education to students and families
• Recommends and assists with implementation of school programs to meet students' health needs: 504 plans, Individual Health Plans (IHP's), and Emergency Care Plans (ECP's)
• Implements school health management protocol for students with acute and/or chronic health conditions (includes the administration of medication and other medically directed treatments)
• Utilizes District 622 first aid guidelines and infectious disease guideline when caring for students and staff
• Participates with the crisis intervention team for acute illness, injury and emotional crisis
• Promotes parental skill development and learning
• Provides support, outreach and referral to students regarding reproductive health issues, mental health concerns and substance use/abuse
• Serves as a resource to teachers providing health information and supports employee wellness programs
• Obtain knowledge of OSHA standards
• Attend annual mandatory Blood Borne Pathogen Training
• Assist legal authorities as requested by Principal
• Attends required in-service education offerings, CPR and First Aid Training
• Perform duties applicable and accountable to the level of education and/or licensure
• Perform general office duties as follows: Answer phone, voice mail and e-mail; File; Record pertinent data into Campus; Order and inventory supplies bi-annually
• Additional duties as assigned.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.