Substitute Candidate Pool: Licensed Practical Nurse - Fergus Falls, United States - Minnesota Service Cooperatives

Description

Position Type:
Nursing/Licensed Practical Nurse

Date Posted:
7/14/2023

Location:
District-Wide

District:
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District Position: Substitute Candidate Pool: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Associate Registered Nurse (ARN)
Work Schedule: Varies (as needed) depending on building.
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: $20.70 per hour
Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Current LPN or RN license in accordance with the MN Board of Nursing
• Current training in CPR and First Aid
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior nursing experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency care, first aid, and management of all illnesses and injuries as provided for in the ISD 622 first aid and emergency care procedures
• Provide care for children with symptoms of illness and/or injury, notifying parents/guardians when appropriate
• Communicate medication administration policies and procedures to parents/guardians
• Administer medication in accordance with physicians' orders and parent/guardian authorization, the School Board policy, under LSN/RN supervision, and using ISD 622 procedures
• Prior to the start of the school year, assess immunization status of all students to ensure entrance requirements are met
• Maintain immunization records throughout the school year by compiling and entering data, requesting records from previous schools, notifying parents/guardians if records are not current or complete, and completing the State Immunization Report
• Accurately maintain a daily log of students seen and cared for in the Health Office, ensuring that this information is entered into the District's student information system daily
• Perform and maintain an accurate record of vision and hearing screenings and follow-up activities (phone calls and mailings) requested by staff, parents/guardians, and supervisor. These activities must also be documented in the District's student information system. Send referrals directly to parents/guardians.
• Maintain individual health plans/emergency care plans for students with health concerns under the supervision of the LSN
• Monitor hearing aids and phonetic ears for students served by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program
• Maintain electronic records for students with acute and/or chronic health concerns
• Maintain health and emergency cards for all students and staff
• Initiate school accident/incident reports within 24 hours of the accident/incident
• Attend the annual mandatory Blood Borne Pathogens Training
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA standards
• Assist legal authorities as requested by the Principal
• Attend required in-service education offerings, CPR, and First Aid training
• Perform office functions for the Health Office such as answering the phone; responding to voicemail and e-mail promptly and accurately; filing; data entry; ordering and keeping an inventory of supplies; and maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly Health Office including health information displays, brochures, and bulletin boards
• Report and follow up on student attendance (public elementary locations only)
• Other related duties as assigned

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.