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Minnesota Service Cooperatives

Licensed School Nurse

Minnesota Service Cooperatives, Eagan, Minnesota, United States,


Position Type:Nursing/Licensed School Nurse

Date Posted:11/19/2024

Location:Black Hawk Middle School

Closing Date:11/25/2024

District:Independent School District 196

Description:1.0 FTE (8 housr/day)

Effective Dates of Employment:ASAP

Application Deadlines:November 25, 2024 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Job Summary:Support and promote a safe and healthy school environmentAssess, educate, refer and provide nursing careMaintain positive collaborative relationships in the school communityDevelop, implement and monitor Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and 504 PlansComplete Health Assessment and Screening for Special Education AssessmentsCollaborate with school, family and community agencies to support students with health conditions providing access to their educationComplete daily record keeping and medication administration via computer programSupport student education in self-management of health tasksDelegate and train staff to support students in health tasksAssist with the third party billing for qualified studentsProvides health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning for studentsPromote an optimal level of wellness of students and staff by providing preventive health services facilitating a healthy communityPromotes and assists in the control of communicable diseasesAbilities:Collaborate with school personnel, students, family members and community agencies for student health support in schoolExercise professional judgment in making decisionsDemonstrate a genuine interest in student health and educational needsOrganizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and a self-starterUse a computer and various software applicationsQualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing, current Minnesota RN licensure, public health certificateLicensed School Nurse (LSN) form Minnesota Department of Education/PELSB or ability to meet MDE requirementsExperience coordinating care for students with chronic health conditionsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThree years of nursing experience preferredAble to work independently in a fast-paced officeUnderstanding and knowledge of the following competencies:

Pediatric/adolescent nursing-child developmentPublic health/community health and mental health nursingCrisis intervention and emergency management, including CPR certificationInfectious diseaseSpecial Education servicesAbility to perform skilled nursing care such as catheterization, suctioning, gastrostomy tube feedings, insulin administration and nebulizer treatments, etc.

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred

Responsible To :Building Principal and Health Service Coordinator

Compensation:According to contractual agreement.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAs required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 -shelly.monson@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 - jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 - eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 - janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.