Licensed School Nurse

About Our School

We are a K-12 public charter in Brooklyn Park serving nearly 1000 students in Minneapolis and the smaller surrounding suburbs. Founded in 2004, PSA has grown and prospered to give thousands of students an outstanding education, and more importantly, to help students gain the knowledge and skills to become, in the words of PSA’s mission, “inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring citizens who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” Our community prides itself on providing a welcoming, safe, and caring atmosphere where staff and students have a strong sense of belonging, feel engaged in our shared work around academic, cultural, and social-emotional learning, and where everyone can continue to learn and grow in a healthy school environment.

Why PSA is a great place to work:

• A commitment to high academic expectations
• A dedication to fostering cultural pride and identity with a foundation in Hmong culture as well as an appreciation of all cultures
• A focus on students’ and staff wellbeing
• Safe, healthy and effective learning environments
• Friendly and respectful relationships with students
• Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Teachers are treated and respected as educational professionals
• Layers of support for teachers including a commitment to teacher professional growth and development
• Staff are valued stakeholders whose opinions are sought out by administration when making decisions
• Supportive leadership that collaborates with staff
• Continually working to strengthen our relationships with our students, families, and community
• A culture focused on cultivating knowledge and a sense of belonging

What our students and families are saying:

• Students express feelings of belonging and representation
• Students feel safe
• Students value the positive relationships they have with teachers
• Students appreciate the supportive and caring environment cultivated within the school
• Students enjoy school and school events
• The voices and opinions of students and families are valued

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability with additional benefits you can choose to opt into such as short term disability
• State retirement plan
• 403b retirement plan

Job Information:

Job Title: Licensed School Nurse

Reports to: Associate Director

Hours: 7:00 am- 3:10 pm

Office Location: 6200 West Broadway Ave. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Job Summary:

The School Nurse supports student health, wellness, and academic success by providing comprehensive nursing services within the educational setting. The School Nurse promotes a safe and healthy school environment through assessment, care coordination, health planning, health education, disease prevention, compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaboration with students, families, healthcare providers, and school personnel. The School Nurse’s role enhances the educational process by addressing or eliminating health-related obstacles to learning for students.

Essential Functions:

• Attend to the daily needs of students in the health office, including administering medication, providing first aid, and addressing student illnesses and injuries
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and screenings for special education evaluations
• Formulate, execute, and oversee Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and 504 Plans
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, educational institutions, and families to facilitate the academic access of students with health conditions
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in delivering healthcare services to all students
• Maintain precise documentation and updates of student health records
• Ensure confidentiality by adhering to the Federal regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Coordination of school wide screenings including but not limited to: dental, vision, and hearing assessments
• Completion of the Annual Immunization Status Report (AISR) as required by MDE
• Support in the development of health policies and school-wide procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for nursing practices

Qualifications:

Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Licensed School Nurse

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota School Nurse License with PELSB
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current Minnesota License as a Registered Nurse
• Public Health Nurse Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical patient care experience
• Experience managing chronic health conditions
• Proficient in utilizing electronic health records
• Enjoys working in an environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to engage effectively and positively with employees at all organizational levels and various partners
• Experience working with children of diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds
• Knowledge of school health services, public health principles, special education processes, and student health laws and regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person