What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Building Nurse position at Northfield Public Schools?
Openings as of 2/19/2025
- Position Type:
Health/Public School Nurse - Date Posted:
2/11/2025 - Location:
Greenvale Park Elementary - Date Available:
05/20/2025 - Closing Date:
Open Until Filled JOB ID: 4437 - Long Term Substitute Building Nurse - Part-time working on student days when school is in session. Temporary position beginning on or about 5/10/2025 - 9/30/2025. - Administers and records daily prescription medication to students.
- Informs and provides information to students on the use of medications.
- Provides and administers over the counter medications to students and staff as necessary, and assesses for acute illness.
- Acts as health care resource for students and staff.
- Monitors blood pressure for staff as requested.
- Administers first aid for minor injuries.
- Provides immediate emergency care for major injuries.
- Provides immediate transportation for major injuries and communicates with families and physicians.
- Assists and cares for students with health problems such as asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, feeding tubes and catheters as necessary.
- Maintains communication with parents regarding chronic or acute health conditions of students.
- Informs staff of students with special health problems.
- Informs staff of students who require preferential seating due to hearing or vision problems.
- Coordinates with Social Services to identify families of children with special needs and provides ongoing support.
- Documents vision and hearing screening results.
- Documents results of scoliosis screenings.
- Documents immunization updates and notifies parents of immunization needs in accordance with state health regulations.
- Compiles and documents visits to health office, medication administered and incidence of illness.
- Documents special health problems.
- Completes accident reports for students injured during the school day or during athletic activities.
- Distributes emergency cards to students, checks for completion and health needs. Organizes and orders supplies for health office through District Nurse.
- Arranges for physical education excuses for students at request of physician or parent. Responds to questions on health care and advises on the need to contact family health care provider.
- Completes State Annual Immunization Report and submits to the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Attends meetings with teachers and administrators regarding student problems and needs, offers medical expertise and opinions as necessary.
- Maintains a Section 504 Plan case load for students with special needs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and submits records to District 504 Coordinator.
- Maintains updated Release of Information forms and confers with Social Services and health care providers as needed.
- Performs daily checks and maintenance of hearing impaired equipment.
| Long Term Substitute Building Nurse | JobID: 4437 |
Location: Greenvale Park
Scheduled Hours/Days: Monday-Friday 7 hours/day. This position will be for the remainder of the 24-25 school year and may continue for the beginning of the 25-26 school year.
Qualifications:
Minnesota License as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Pay Rate/Range: $32.61-$42.75/hr. DOQ.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks: This position is not eligible for benefits
Deadline: Open Until Filled - -- EOE (2/11/2025) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal and guidance of the Licensed School Nurse, the Building Nurse is responsible for providing appropriate care to students with health needs, and referring students to health care providers for further care, as necessary. The Building Nurse maintains health records and submits reports according to Minnesota Department of Health regulations. This position works with students, parents, and staff to prevent disease and maintain the health and well being of all.
Responsibilities:
Provides a nursing diagnosis and treatment of student and staff's responses to actual or potential health problems.
Provides support and care for students with chronic or acute health problems.
Maintains and updates student health records.
Performs duties of an administrative nature required in performance of the job.
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