TOSA – Nursing Lead in Little Canada, Minnesota

Position Information This position is a 1.0 FTE (200 days/year) with an anticipated start date as soon as possible. Nature of Work Incumbents are responsible for providing health care for illness and injury, emotional support and preventing communicable diseases to ensure safe and healthy environments for the students. Responsibilities may include: conducting health assessments; performing first aid; coordinating with doctors, internal departments and external agencies to provide referrals and health care; preparing, maintaining and reviewing medical records; and providing recommendations and training to students, families, teachers and other staff. Typical Class Responsibilities Provides 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. Completes 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. Monitors 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. Promotes 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. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Functional Specific Responsibilities Leads a comprehensive school health program; supports and provides consultation for the activities of assigned areas, including planning, coordinating, administering, evaluating, and implementing programs, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; interprets health mandates, recommendations, and trends; and monitors compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards. Monitors district health services office activities; assures the maintenance of accurate and detailed records of services rendered and case histories of treatment; disseminates information to appropriate staff; and completes and supervises third party reimbursement documentation. Promotes 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 staff, public health agencies, and others to promote optimal health practices; serves as the liaison and/or contact person representing the District at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events. Training and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health field; and 1 year of related experience. Licensing & Certification Requirements Registered Nurse (RN), Public Health Nurse and licensed or able to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) as a School Nurse (Pre-K – 12). Knowledge Requirements Nursing principles, procedures, and techniques Medical terminology Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work Best practices, trends and emerging technologies Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research Student health/physical assessments Medical treatment protocols including first aid and emergency are Health promotion and safety Customer service principles Recordkeeping principles Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations Computers and related software applications Skill Requirements Adhering to applicable nursing-related standards, protocols, regulations, policies and procedures Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices Interpreting, monitoring, and reporting of medical research, findings, and public health information Administering medical treatments including first aid and emergency care Performing student health/physical assessments Maintaining confidentiality Providing customer service Preparing and maintaining records and reports Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations Operating a computer and related software applications Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Commitment to Equity At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive. Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.