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Temporary 1:1 Health Care Specialist (LPN or RN) at Next Step/Pathways Transition Program for ESY
South Washington County Schools
Cottage Grove (MN)
On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading school district in Minnesota is seeking a Temporary 1:1 Health Care Specialist (LPN or RN) for the Pathways Transition Program. The role involves providing health care to students with special needs, monitoring health conditions, administering medication, and collaborating with the Licensed School Nurse. This position requires a valid nursing license and certifications in CPR and First Aid, aiming to ensure the health and well-being of students during summer programming.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Current LPN or RN licensure in Minnesota required.
- Must have CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Ability to work with children with special health needs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer first aid and emergency care as needed.
- Monitor students' health and provide necessary documentation.
- Assist with Individual Health Plans and participate in IEP meetings.
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Education
Job description
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Position Temporary Health Care Specialist (LPN or RN) - 1:1 Nurse ESY Location Pathways/Next Step Transition Program Hours per Day
Start and End Times 4 hours per day (Monday - Thursday)
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Starting Pay $25.35 per hour (Step 1) Anticipated Position Dates July 14, 2025 - July 31, 2025 Available for Application Open until filled Calendar-Classification Class VIII Testing Internal Office Professional candidates must have passed the qualifying testing PRIOR to bidding. Successful candidates must have a qualifying score in each of the following testing areas to be considered for the position: Health Care Assessment, Microsoft Word, Basic Office Skills, and Following Written Instructions.
Benefits:
SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary goal of the Health Care Specialist is to care for student health, injuries, and/or illnesses in an expedient manner. The Health Care Specialist must also demonstrate the ability and desire to work with medically fragile and/or cognitively impaired students and have the ability to perform technical nursing procedures under the direction of a Licensed School Nurse.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- First Aid:
- Administer first aid, emergency, and episodic care accordingly to their nursing licensure and knowledge.
- Monitor students and refer to Licensed School Nurse when assessments, evaluations, or nursing interventions may be necessary.
- Cooperation:
- Assist in planning with the Licensed School Nurse as the LSN plans services for students with special needs (i.e., technical nursing procedures, homebound services, transportation, or excessive absence follow-up).
- Assist with Special Ed evaluations.
- Develop Individual Health Plans (IHP) under the supervision of the LSN.
- Function as a team member of Health Services so student health is maintained or improved and learning is facilitated. Attend IEP meetings as Health Services, TAT or SST representative.
- Record Keeping:
- Responsible for health records including the emergency card, pupil health records, physicals, and medical documentation.
- Maintain data logs according to Lead Nurses request.
- Compile logs into a year-end report (May of each year).
- Accurately document all duties performed and any other necessary reasons.
- Maintain confidential health files for students; restrict access to staff with “need to know.”
- Maintain third party billing documentation.
- Student Wellness:
- Assist with school screenings such as vision, hearing, and early childhood under supervision of a Licensed School Nurse.
- Comply with procedures for communicable diseases, under direction of Licensed School Nurse.
- Reduce the spread of communicable diseases by collecting student immunization data according to State mandates.
- Delegated Functions:
- Administer medications, simple & complex, to students under the direction of a licensed school nurse and school policy (ex: G-tube, respiratory suctioning, complex wound dressing, catheterization and port care).
- Support the technical health needs of students as directed and delegated by a Licensed School Nurse.
- Other duties as assigned:
- by Building Principal or Special Education Director
- by supervising LSN or Lead Nurses
- Provide selected Health Care trainings.
- Participate in local time studies.
Required:
- Current licensing by the Minnesota Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
- Ability to interact positively with all ages of people.
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Current First Aid certification.
- Ability to work within the scope and practice of the position.
- Skills/experience in Windows-based computer software.
- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to communicate with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
- Demonstrated appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
- No written reprimand or higher within the past 12 months.
- Not on a Performance Improvement Plan (e.g. Job Target and/or Plan of Assistance)
- Must take part in a standardized interview process conducted by HR and the Department/Building Administration. A score of 70% is required to pass the interview. If the bidder does not meet the minimum threshold to pass the interview, the next qualified bidder will be invited to interview.
- Knowledge of and experience in working with children with special health needs and/or involved in special education.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeTemporary
- Job functionOther
- IndustriesPrimary and Secondary Education
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