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Date of Availability: 03/25/2024
POSITION: School Nursing Aide
LOCATION(S): District-wide
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
Description: The role of the School Nursing Aide is to work with the appropriate school and district employees, students, families, and outside agencies, including the District’s Licensed School Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant, to plan, implement, and support the district’s school health program focused on student health and wellbeing in effort to ensure maximum learning ability and educational ability.
Job Summary:
* Supports the implementation and maintenance of the total school health program
* Conducts vision and hearing screenings as needed
* Collaborates with the Licensed School Nurse and Nursing Assistant regarding health programming needs
* Supports the implementation of required health related trainings for employees (i.e. First Aid, BBP, Seizure, etc.)
* Provides orientation for school personnel support the health and wellness of students at the building level
* Assesses school health program needs, including the physical, emotional and environmental needs
* Completes the administration of medications in accordance with physician orders, parent/guardian authorization, and school district policy
* Supports Health Education
* Coordinates cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training sessions for school staff, as needed
* Consults with school personnel regarding individual school and student health needs and training requirements
* Works well with persons of different cultures, races, and socio-economic backgrounds
* Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, school staff, parents, and outside agencies regarding students’ needs, utilizing these linkages to develop effective school health and educational program components
* Collaborate with parents, administrators, related service providers and others for the development of individual student plans
* Provide emergency care, first aid and management of all illness and injuries in alignment with MTCS procedures
* Assess injuries and notify the certified school nurse of injuries requiring medical care or immediate absence from school
* Complete school accident reports as needed
* Screen students who present symptoms of a communicable disease/condition and exclude them from school when necessary.
* Receive and log in medications for students provided by parents
* Provide health services as required for students having special medical needs
* Maintain and update current health records
* Notify parents/guardians of significant injuries, health concerns, vision, and hearing referral follow-ups
* Other job related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others, be polite, helpful, courteous and compassionate
* Associates degree or 2-year Certification (in nursing preferred)
* CPR/First Aid training or ability to obtain training
* Licensed Practical Nurse certification in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Nursing preferred
* Demonstrated public relations skills
* Ability to develop professional working relationships with other district employees
* At least one year of experience in a nursing setting preferred
* Previous experience in school-based nursing preferred
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Ability to follow directives from supervisors
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information at all times
* Ability to travel, using personal vehicle, between sites throughout the work day
The duties of this position may change from time to time. MTCS reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of MTCS and its Directors. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Hours:
M-F, school hours
Additional hours as needed to fulfill duties of this position
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be willing to be trained in and use de-escalation/restraint techniques for managing crisis situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Non-discrimination Notice:
Minnesota Transitions Charter School does not discriminate in employment or in any of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, age or genetic information.
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Start Your Online Application NowDate of Availability:
03/25/2024POSITION: School Nursing Aide
LOCATION(S): District-wide
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
Description: The role of the School Nursing Aide is to work with the appropriate school and district employees, students, families, and outside agencies, including the District’s Licensed School Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant, to plan, implement, and support the district’s school health program focused on student health and wellbeing in effort to ensure maximum learning ability and educational ability.
Job Summary:
Supports the implementation and maintenance of the total school health program
Conducts vision and hearing screenings as needed
Collaborates with the Licensed School Nurse and Nursing Assistant regarding health programming needs
Supports the implementation of required health related trainings for employees (i.e. First Aid, BBP, Seizure, etc.)
Provides orientation for school personnel support the health and wellness of students at the building level
Assesses school health program needs, including the physical, emotional and environmental needs
Completes the administration of medications in accordance with physician orders, parent/guardian authorization, and school district policy
Supports Health Education
Coordinates cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training sessions for school staff, as needed
Consults with school personnel regarding individual school and student health needs and training requirements
Works well with persons of different cultures, races, and socio-economic backgrounds
Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, school staff, parents, and outside agencies regarding students’ needs, utilizing these linkages to develop effective school health and educational program components
Collaborate with parents, administrators, related service providers and others for the development of individual student plans
Provide emergency care, first aid and management of all illness and injuries in alignment with MTCS procedures
Assess injuries and notify the certified school nurse of injuries requiring medical care or immediate absence from school
Complete school accident reports as needed
Screen students who present symptoms of a communicable disease/condition and exclude them from school when necessary.
Receive and log in medications for students provided by parents
Provide health services as required for students having special medical needs
Maintain and update current health records
Notify parents/guardians of significant injuries, health concerns, vision, and hearing referral follow-ups
Other job related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others, be polite, helpful, courteous and compassionate
Associates degree or 2-year Certification (in nursing preferred)
CPR/First Aid training or ability to obtain training
Licensed Practical Nurse certification in accordance with the Minnesota Board of Nursing preferred
Demonstrated public relations skills
Ability to develop professional working relationships with other district employees
At least one year of experience in a nursing setting preferred
Previous experience in school-based nursing preferred
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to follow directives from supervisors
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information at all times
Ability to travel, using personal vehicle, between sites throughout the work day
The duties of this position may change from time to time. MTCS reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of MTCS and its Directors. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Hours:
M-F, school hours
Additional hours as needed to fulfill duties of this position
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be willing to be trained in and use de-escalation/restraint techniques for managing crisis situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Non-discrimination Notice:
Minnesota Transitions Charter School does not discriminate in employment or in any of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, age or genetic information.
Minnesota Transitions Charter School uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications onlineThis email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. The contents of this email are intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are directed not to read, disclose, distribute or otherwise use this transmission. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission. Delivery of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privileges.
