Job Description

• Position Information:
  
• The district is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and flexible Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide health and medical support to students across multiple school buildings. Assignments will be based on student health needs, medical needs, staffing demands, and district priorities.
• The LPN will work under the direction and delegation of a Licensed School Nurse and collaborate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers to help students safely access their educational programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students according to individualized healthcare plans, emergency care plans, physician orders, and district procedures.
• Administer medications and perform authorized nursing procedures under the direction and delegation of a Licensed School Nurse.
• Support students with chronic, acute, or complex health conditions during the school day.
• Monitor students for changes in health status and promptly communicate concerns to the Licensed School Nurse and other appropriate personnel.
• Respond to student illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential health documentation.
• Communicate professionally with families, school staff, healthcare providers, and other members of the student support team.
• Assist with implementing student health plans and emergency response procedures.
• Travel between district buildings and adjust assignments based on changing student and district needs.
• Follow infection-control practices, medication procedures, emergency protocols, and all applicable district policies.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to provide nursing care to children and adolescents with a range of health and medical needs.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately during medical emergencies.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to travel between district buildings during the workday.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including responding quickly to student health needs; standing, walking, bending, and lifting; assisting with student positioning or mobility when required; and safely performing assigned nursing procedures.

Rate of Pay

Per the Licensed Practical Nurse Association Master Agreement the hourly rate is $27.10.

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