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Identify, prioritize and provide first aid management and emergency care to students within scope of authority and training in compliance with the MN Nurse Practice Act and current policies/procedures.
Assess the health status of students and develop individual health plans as appropriate.
Provide consultation, education, and support to students, families and staff for student health needs.
Delegate and supervise duties carried out by health education assistants, if applicable.
Perform nursing care procedures and administer medications necessary for students to participate in their school day per the MN Nurse Practice Act and current policies/procedures.
Maintain student health records, ensuring confidentiality.
Administer screening programs at appropriate grade levels.
Provide monitoring of the school environment to prevent and control communicable disease.
Interpret and communicate public health guidance to student, families and staff.
Monitor and maintain student immunization records based on current state law school entrance requirements.
Work with community resources to enhance health services to students when appropriate.
Actively collaborate with the district health services team through department meetings and a Professional Learning Community (PLC) with the aim of improving health at your school(s) and districte wied.
Collaborate with the special education team to ensure student success. Duties include attending special education meetings, providing supervision to special education assistants as needed, complete paperwork as required by MN 3rd Party Billing guidelines, document health assessments for special education and other duties as assigned.
Other tasks as assigned.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), current MN Registered Nurse (RN) license, certified Public Health Nurse (PHN) and current MN School Nurse licensure (LSN) from the Board of Education. If not currently licensed as a school nurse, the individual will be required to apply for and obtain a school nurse license. This process usually requires the completion of some simple paperwork rather than additional education if the applicant has a BSN, RN or PHN.
LSN and/or Pediatric experience preferred
Current CPR/AED certification
Current first aid certification
Basic computer skills
Exceptional time management and communication skills.
Ability to work well with students, staff and parents/guardians from diverse backgrounds
Apply on-line at https://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Health+Services
Heidi Haines, MS, RN, LSN
Co-Lead of the Health Services Dept.
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Camp Superkids - A camp for kids with asthma
JUNE 26 - JULY 1, 2022
YMCA Camp Ihduhapi - Loretto, MN
Cabin Health Staff: (RN, RT, RPh) Full week / Half week / Full day/s (0800-2300)
Looking for health staff to work with a cabin of about 10 campers
Duties include: performing respiratory assessments, administering medications, and providing asthma education under the direction of Camp Superkids. Cabin Health Staff also sign up for shifts in Health Services, the on-site camp clinic, and partner with YMCA camp staff to accomplish camp program objectives.
Health Services: (RN, RT, RPh) 8 hour shift/s (daily between 0700-2300)Looking for additional health staff to work Health Services, our 24 hour on-site clinic.
Duties include: triaging and treating campers, YMCA and medical staff for both asthma-related and other medical issues following standing orders.
REGISTER HERE:
Questions? Contact the YMCA: 612-822-2267
The Health Services Coordinator provides leadership in the development and maintenance of the district student health services program and oversees health services employees.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
• Oversee and organize the gathering of health information during Early Childhood Screenings.
• Oversee district standards of practice for health service delivery.
• Direct care- filling in health offices as needed.
• Assist and conduct health related sections of special education evaluations.
• Coordinate health services in collaboration with Kids Club Coordinator and before and after school programs.
• Oversee and coordinate pandemic planning and coordination.
• Attend Minnesota Department of Health phone calls/webinars.
• Attend Greater Metro and Northeast Metro Area Nurse meetings.
• Facilitate updates and maintenance of the district health services webpage.
• Develop and maintain Licensed School Nurse (LSN) Resource Manual.
• Serve as a liaison between health services and district administration.
• Attend Anoka County quarterly meetings related to health services.
• Lead recruiting and hiring of health office staff.
• Coordinate and provide training/onboarding of new health office staff.
• Attend Child Study/SAT meetings as needed.
• Supervision of all Licensed School Nurses (LSN), Licensed Care Specialists and Health Office
Aides.
• Coordinate hearing and vision screening.
• Provide 504 coordination and ongoing training and support for building 504 coordinators.
• Provide AED and EpiPen management in collaboration with Director of Building and Grounds.
• Oversee and provide staff development related to health services across the district.
• Support Third Party Billing district wide.
• First Aid and CPR training organization.
• Reduce the spread of communicable diseases by collecting student immunization data according to State mandates.
• Monitor and document communicable diseases in cooperation with the Licensed School Nurses and District administration.
• Oversight of electronic health records.
• Implement procedures that must be in place such as medication administration, blood glucose
monitoring, and complex medical procedures.
• Lead district Wellness Committee
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing or Health Education, desired
• Minnesota Public Health Nurse certification and Licensed School Nurse
• Two years of professional experience in a related area required. Five years of professional experience
in related area, desired.
• Supervisory experience of health care employees, desired
• Knowledge of and expertise in federal and state laws in student health services
• Knowledge of and expertise in trends in the provision of student health services
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• Current certification in Basic First Aid and Safety
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Knowledge and experience with school nursing
• Knowledge and understanding of working with a diverse population of students (disability, culture,
gender)
• Ability to work within the scope of practice of the position
• Prompt regular and reliable attendance
• Demonstrate proficiency with electronic charting systems and use of technology
Current employees must apply on Applitrack. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of our website at www.isd12.org and complete a short application for internal applicants. Applications accepted until May 13, 2022.
External Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page to begin the applications process. Applications accepted until May 13, 2022.
Kathy Zwonitzer
Director of Student Services
Centennial School District ISD #12
Phone|763.792.6040
Responsible for providing health care for illness and injury, emotional support and preventing communicable diseases to ensure safe and healthy environments for the students. This position will work alongside Licensed Care Specialists (RN/LPN) in each of the five elementary buildings along with the coordination of health services for the Early Childhood Center.
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical care to students including emergency first aid and treatment for illnesses and injuries using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct care; administers medications in accordance with doctors’ orders; may delegate and monitor specific nursing tasks to promote the health of students.
- Complete student health/physical assessments to identify health needs and services that may be required; assists in the identification of students with chronic or significant health needs and creates individualized health plans and/or emergency care plans for students as applicable.
- Monitor health office activities; prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered and case histories of treatment; disseminates information to appropriate staff; completes and supervises third party reimbursement documentation; ensures compliance with applicable protocols and legal and regulatory requirements.
- Promote the health and well-being of the school community through ongoing monitoring of educationally relevant medical findings; conducts ongoing disease surveillance to monitor communicable diseases; collaborates with students, families, educators, staff and public health agencies to promote optimal health practices.
-Organize and complete Third Party Billing for students who qualify for Medical Assistance and receive services through his/her IEP
-Part of the special education team when health/nursing pieces are needed for an educational evaluation
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Training and Experience:
Must be CPR/First Aid certified. Looking for someone who has experience working in the school environment as a nurse but is not a requirement.
Licensing Requirements:
Licensed or able to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) as a Licensed School Nurse (Pre-K - 12).
To find application, go to www.isd12.org and click on “Employment” at the upper right of the webpage.
Kathy Zwonitzer
Director of Student Services
Centennial School District ISD #12
Phone|763.792.6040
Bluff Creek Elementary
533 students, K-5
Registered Nurse Contract: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1611089084/district112org/bccwznsjw3kpm9prlave/RegisteredNursesJuly12020throughJune302022.pdf
Current RN licensure, BSN/LSN preferred
Apply Online https://www.applitrack.com/district112/onlineapp/_application.aspx?
Open until 5/15/22
Tara Cliff, Health Services Supervisor
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District wide
PreK-12+, 9200 students
Registered Nurse Contract: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1611089084/district112org/bccwznsjw3kpm9prlave/RegisteredNursesJuly12020throughJune302022.pdf
Current RN licensure, BSN/LSN preferred
Apply Online https://www.applitrack.com/district112/onlineapp/_application.aspx?
Open until May 15, 2022
Tara Cliff, Health Services Supervisor
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Child and Family Health / Maternal and Child Health Section / Child & Adolescent Health Unit
The Minnesota Department of Health is recruiting a passionate and performance driven leader for the Child and Family Health Division’s Child and Adolescent Health Unit Supervisor in the Maternal and Child Health Section. Under limited supervision, this position leads statewide child, youth and adolescent health promotion activities and programs with particular attention to addressing health equity.
This position oversees the planning, supervision, coordination and evaluation of the Family Planning Special Projects, Child & Teen Check-up training program, school health, adolescent health, and other child, youth and adolescent health promotion activities.
This position supports the MCH Section’s mission of providing statewide leadership and public health information essential for promoting, improving and maintaining the health and well-being of women, children and families throughout Minnesota
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess current Minnesota licensure as a Registered Nurse
Must possess a bachelor's degree in Nursing AND one of the following
Master's degree in Nursing
Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Health Care Administration or related health field
Certification in a named advanced practice area of specialization recognized by the State of Minnesota Board of Nursing
Supervisory or other leadership experience OR completion of a leadership development program (such as Emerging Leaders Institute, etc.) with one year of lead worker experience in a unit or on a project
Four (4) years of advanced professional experience in a public health or social services program
*A bachelor's degree can substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.
Minimum qualifications to be assessed at interview:
Knowledge of child and adolescent health principles and practices, including child health promotion, screening and assessment and early intervention.
Ability to establish effective, working relationships and partnerships with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and communities including those most impacted by health inequities.
Preferred Qualifications
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Associate preferred
Demonstrated leader in child and adolescent health promotion
Experience working in or closely with schools, child and adolescent health, or health clinics
Ability to organize, execute and evaluate programmatic activities; independently organize, plan and manage time and workload; oversee the work of others; set work priorities, assign duties to staff, monitor progress on work plans, evaluate performance, and provide feedback to staff on their performance
Experience with state grant administration
Advanced skills in coaching, leadership, management (grants, personnel, fiscal), facilitation, and team building/team leadership.
Physical Requirements
Standing and sitting for long periods of time. Ability to work on a computer and computer screen for eight (8) hours at a time.
Additional Requirements:
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Must pass a background check
Click here for information on how to apply: Child Health Program Supervisor
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
If you have questions about the position, contact Courtney Sutliff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Early Learning Center/Early Childhood Special Education
The Licensed School Nurse supports the district by promoting optimal levels of well-being in students and staff to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by minimizing or removing health-related barriers to learning and promoting a safe environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
Certificate as a Public Health Nurse.
Licensed as a school nurse, in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Education.
Previous experience as a Licensed School Nurse or Public Health Nurse.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to operate a computer and necessary software.
Ability to maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
Adapts and responds appropriately to unexpected or adverse situations.
Ability to handle stress appropriately.
Apply Online https://www.applitrack.com/edina/onlineapp/default.aspx
Open until filled
Anna Sonday, Health Services Supervisor
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Concord Education Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN (SUN program) K-12
Alliance Education Center, Rosemount, MN (IDEA, CASE, and SUN programs) K-12
DCALS/CTE, Rosemount, MN, and West St. Paul MN (secondary programs) Grade 9-12
The licensed school nurse is responsible for maintaining the health and wellness of the students, providing individual health services for students with chronic health needs, performing routine screenings, participating on IEP teams for special education students, interpreting health concerns, and providing training for educational staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license, Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification, and licensure as a school nurse(LSN) from the Minnesota Board of Education.
Current CPR and first aid certification
Ability to perform the requirements of Professional Crisis Management(PCM)
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed School Nurse experience, good communication, organization, and computer skills.
Application: https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Melissa Ho, RN, LSN
Lead Licensed School Nurse,
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This position provides clinical expertise to the Asthma Program, its partners, and Minnesotans living with asthma. In this position, you will work across the state to increased guidelines-based care for asthma; to promote asthma home-based services; to expand asthma-self management education to new locations and venues; and to identify and pilot promising interventions to increase asthma control.
The nurse will work closely with other members of the asthma team to identify groups and locations that are more burdened by asthma, and to approach communities to learn whether and how we can work together so that their community members have the knowledge, skills, and health care access they need to control their asthma.
The nurse will establish and maintain connections with professionals from a broad array of fields, all of which can contribute to asthma control, including schools, local public health, health care providers, nonprofits, building and construction specialists, environment and climate experts, and policy makers.
For more information and application go to:
Search in Careers (mn.gov).
Job ID: 55068
Job Class: Nurse Specialist
Working Title: Asthma Clinical Advisor.
Denise Herrmann DNP RN CPNP FNASN (she/her)
Child Family Health / Maternal Child Health
School Health Coordinator
Office: 651-201-3586