School Nurse

Young World Physical Education; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 36,914 - 52,574; Full time

Job summary

Minot Public School District is seeking a School Nurse to assess health needs of students, develop emergency and individual health plans, and provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured students. The nurse will serve as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators, referring health problems for proper treatment.

The position requires a BSN or related field with 3 years of experience, and ND RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Current registered nurse licensure in North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical consultation to staff.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings as requested by school personnel.
• Develop and administer specialized health care procedures as authorized.
• Conduct mandated screenings (vision, hearing, asthma, anaphylaxis assessment, back/scoliosis).
• Monitor communicable diseases and immunization records.
• Develop Individual Health Plans for students with health concerns.
• Provide training to staff and UAPs; supervise and monitor their work.

Skills

Effective communication

Cooperative teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Task prioritization

Supervision & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

School Nurse

Location: Minot Public Schools Administration Building, Minot, North Dakota.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5827145
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $32.48 to $32.48 Per Hour
• Schedule: 9 months, 7 hours per day

Job Description

Under general supervision, the School Nurse assesses the health needs of special education students, students on 504 plans, and students with health plans, develops emergency care plans and individual health plans, and provides appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured students. The school nurse serves as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators, identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment, and delegates appropriate nursing interventions to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).

Essential Functions

• Provide medical consultation to relevant staff.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings as requested by school personnel.
• Develop and administer specialized health care procedures as authorized.
• Conduct mandated screenings (vision, hearing, asthma, anaphylaxis assessment, back/scoliosis) to refer medical conditions and provide appropriate care.
• Conduct communicable disease monitoring for students for identification as needed and monitor communicable disease outbreaks.
• Review immunization records and collaborate with staff on noncompliant students.
• Review identified health record concerns and maintain necessary alerts in the student information system. Collaborate with administrative staff to obtain care plan/action plan paperwork.
• Develop Individual Health Plans for students with health concerns at the primary level.
• Provide training to staff responsible for treating minor injuries or providing basic first aid.
• Provide training to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAPs), and supervise and monitor their work.
• In cases of emergency, conduct assessment for serious injuries and provide emergency interventions as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge of

• District policies and procedures.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local ordinances, statutes, rules, and codes.
• Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.

Skill in

• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Prioritizing and completing tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Supervising and training.

License & Certification Requirements

Must possess current registered nurse licensure in the state of North Dakota, and hold a valid North Dakota Driver’s License.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Work is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Veteran’s preference applies.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.