Teacher, School Nurse (LSN)- Candidate Pool (2026-2027)

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,796 - 116,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a dedicated School Nurse (LSN) to coordinate health care for individual students and the student population at Davis Center. You will apply the nursing process, train staff, and supervise Health Services staff and other school personnel involved in health care.

The role involves IEP collaboration, development of IHP and EHP, and working with a multidisciplinary team to support student health and learning. CPR/First Aid and RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a school nurse in Minnesota.
• Public Health and nursing certifications are current.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are current.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of individual students with health needs using nursing process.
• Interpret health findings to educational staff and providers for accommodations.
• Participate in IEP teams for health/sensory/physical concerns.
• Develop and implement IHP and EHP for students with health conditions.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures and delegate care as appropriate.
• Participate on multidisciplinary teams to support student health and resilience.
• Assist families in obtaining community health care via referrals.

Skills

School nursing

Nursing assessments

IEP collaboration

Education

Public School Nurse license (MN MDE)

RN license (MN Board of Nursing)

Public Health certification (MN Board of Nursing)

CPR certification (Healthcare Professional)

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Title: Teacher, School Nurse (LSN)- Candidate Pool (2026-2027)

Requisition ID: 104369

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Health Services (10000190)

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: TBD

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range: $55,796 - $116,593

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Summary

Responsible for applying the nursing process (assessment, planning, delivery, assurance and evaluation) to coordinated health care for individual students and the population of students including training, delegation, monitoring and supervision of health care delivered by Health Services Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other school staff. Member of Special Education team providing nursing assessments and educational support services to special needs students.

Essential Functions

• Manage the care of individual students with special health needs through assessment, planning, assurance and evaluation. Interpret health findings for educational staff regarding impact of health concerns on learning and accommodations required at school. Interpret to medical providers the school related needs of students.
• Conduct health reviews and school nurse health assessments (when necessary) on students being evaluated for special education or receiving special education services.
• Participate on IEP (Individual Education Plan) team for students with health/sensory/physical concerns or impairments that may interfere with learning including providing special education related services (direct and/or indirect) in the area of health/physical when needed.
• Develop and implement individual health plans (IHP) and emergency health plans (EHP) for students with handicapping health conditions that require accommodations to attend school.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures, and delegate nursing care procedures when appropriate (see delegation guidelines) including planning, training, monitoring and supervision of delegation using clear written plans for delegates to follow.
• Participate on a multidisciplinary team that promotes student resiliency and may address the physical and social/emotional health needs of students and plan interventions.
• Assist students and families in obtaining health care in the community by referrals to appropriate providers and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• License as a Public School Nurse from Minnesota Department of Education.
• License as a Registered Nurse from Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Public Health certification from Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification for the Healthcare Professional and current First Aid certification.

License and Certification Requirements

• A valid License as a Public School Nurse from Minnesota Department of Education.
• License as a Registered Nurse from Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• Public Health certification from Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.