Job Description
Location:
Centennial Middle School
26/27 School Year
The Licensed Care Specialist (RN/LPN), an integral part of the school system, protects and promotes student health, safety, and learning by bridging healthcare and education. Under direction of the Health Services Coordinator, Licensed School Nurse and Principal/Administrator, the LCS works as part of the larger interdisciplinary team to provide direct nursing care and procedures, manage daily operations of the school health office, implement individualized health and emergency care plans, provide care coordination, collaborate with school staff and families to promote student wellness and resiliency, and provide health education and resources to students and staff.
Essential Position Functions:
Provide nursing care and procedures
Medication administration
Assessment/Triage of school health office visits
Oversight of the daily operations of the school health office
Implementation/Organization of school health plans
Electronic Health Record Documentation
Provide health education and resources to students, families, and school staff.
Serve as a health consultant and resource in health-related areas for school staff and families
Third Party Billing
Collaboration with families, health care providers, and school staff to promote student health, safety, and wellness
Inventory/ordering of supplies and equipment
AED Management
Hearing and Vision Screening and Referrals
Monitoring/surveillance and reporting of communicable disease and immunization data according to State Law
Qualifications:
Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
BLS and/or CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the school district may find appropriate and acceptable
Working Environment/Requirements:
Must be willing and able to work in the following conditions: busy, noisy, with consistent interruptions. Ability to be flexible and provide support to multiple health offices if needed. Ability to lift/move/push/pull as required by the assignment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org