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On-Call Licensed School Nurse Substitute
Roseville Area Schools has a vacancy for an on-call Licensed School Nurse Substitute. The Licensed School Nurse Substitute is on-call and provides health services to students district-wide. Qualifications: A K-12 Public School Nurse license is required. Compensation: This role will be paid at a rate of $23.13 per hour (building sub rate per teacher contract). Application Timeline: Roseville Area Schools continuously accepts applications for employment and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This Notice of Vacancy will be open until filled. Equity Vision: Roseville Area Schools is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student, family, and staff member, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, or physical appearance. Roseville Area Schools seeks individuals who embody this commitment. Roseville Area Schools 1251 County Rd B2 W Roseville, MN 55113
Position Responsibility Write-Up
Position Title: School Nurse
Department: Student Services Location: Elementary and Secondary Sites
Accountable To: Principal Student Services Program Supervisor
Primary Objectives of Position The primary objective of the position of a school nurse is to effectively enhance student learning through administration of a school health program. School nurses demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills, experience and commitment in the following areas of responsibility
Major Areas of Responsibility
School Nurses are Committed to Students' Health and Safety through the 1
Establishment of a Comprehensive School Health Program
Coordinate, manage and evaluate a health service program
Identify health needs, develop and implement health policies in collaboration with school administration and the school board
Provides on-going orientation, supervision and evaluation of health assistants and other school personnel involved in the delivery of health services
Delegates and supervises school personnel in the performance of skilled nursing procedures where permitted by state and local laws and the State Nurse Practice Act
Demonstrates knowledge of district policy and local, state and federal laws related to health service programs
Participates in district nurses' meetings and assumes district wide nursing responsibilities
School Nurses Utilize a Distinct Clinical Knowledge Base for the Decisions They Make
Applies appropriate theories from nursing, public health, social sciences and education to meet the unique and diverse needs of the school community
Assumes responsibility for professional growth in the field of school nursing through continuing education and involvement in professional organizations and activities
Demonstrates knowledge of the legal and ethical aspects of nursing based on national standards of practice, research findings and personal philosophy of school nursing
Utilizes opportunities to communicate, clarify and implement a defined role for nursing within the educational system
School Nurses are Responsible for Enhancing Student Learning Through a Variety of Health Programs
Contributes to the education of the student by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate nursing care
Performs activities specific to Special Education; participation on Child Study Teams, assessment and development of IEPs, health care plans and direct service provision
Early identification of health problems through a variety of school health screenings
Initiates and maintains school health records according to district policies and the Minnesota Data Practices Act
Employs counseling techniques and crisis intervention strategies in working with individuals or groups
Promotes school health education by acting as a resource person and provides formal health education in the classroom
Provides health counseling to individuals and groups
School Nurses Use a Systematic Approach to Problem Solving
Performs health assessments in a variety of settings
Uses appropriate techniques of data collection
Nursing diagnoses will be based on assessment information and used to develop health programs, care plans and desired outcomes
Implementation of care plans will be done in a safe and appropriate manner
Evaluation of efficacy of interventions
Delegation of duties will be done in accordance with state and federal laws and according the State Nurse Practice Act
Identify patterns of health and illness, issues of concern and factors that affect utilization of health services
School Nurses are Members of Learning Communities
Collaborates with other school professionals, parents and care givers to meet the health, social/emotional and educational needs of students
Provides education to parents and staff regarding student health issues
Advocates for students with diverse health needs
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
Employs an effective system for data collection, storage, retrieval and analysis
Demonstrates a sensitivity to the diverse values of students, families and staff
Participates and collaborates on interdisciplinary teams
Interprets health related school policies and procedures for parents and outside health care providers
Functions as a school-community liaison
Who can apply
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