Summary

Summer Employment | Nurses | To Be Determined | Post Date: 12/13/2024 | Closing: Until Filled

Description

Position: Casual Summer Enrichment Nurse
 
Pre-Program Dates & Times

  • Pre-work in May/early June to gather student health information and secure necessary paperwork from families.
  • Training on Wed, June 18, 2025 at your assigned site.

Camp Dates & Times (20 days)

  • June 23-26 (Mon-Thu)
  • July 7-10 (Mon-Thu)
  • July 14-17 (Mon-Thu)
  • July 21-24 (Mon-Thu)
  • July 28-31 (Mon-Thu)

Site Information

  • Sites will be BG, WVR, ZW (your specific site assignment is determined at a later date)
  • Program hours are: 8:15 am-2:45 pm or 9:15 am-3:45 pm depending on site and bussing.
  • Nurse hours are: 7:45 am-3:15 pm or 8:45 am-4:15 pm
  • *Times could change based on final bus routes and other summer program needs.

General Purpose of Job 
Provide emergency care for sick or injured children, during the summer for academic enrichment programs.  Assess or monitor the health status of students and school personnel, advise students, parents and staff regarding health issues, and conduct preventive and health education services.
 
Responsibilities

  • Assess or monitor health status and perform first aid, emergency care and other illness interventions according to school district guidelines.
  • Administer medication and/or specialized health care treatments to students as directed by physicians and authorized by parents or guardians.
  • Assess or monitor the health and developmental status of the school age student, through district health screening programs.  Facilitate referrals to health care agencies or facilities when requested.
  • Promote and maintain health and well-being of students, families and school personnel by promoting healthy practices or teaching.
  • Prevent and control communicable disease through health status, and implementation of the state immunization law.
  • When required participate in staffing regarding students with special needs and assume responsibility for contributions to the health component of the IEP (Individual Education Plan).
  • Maintain health records on all students enrolled in summer programs.
  • Excuse or readmit students for health reasons in accordance with the building procedure and county health department exclusion guidelines.
  • Complete student accident report forms for students needing doctor’s attention and/or resulting in a loss of school time.
  • Serve as a resource to staff for health education purposes.
  • Based on registration, responsible for gathering health information for students with health needs.

RN Responsibilities

  • Develop Individual Health/Emergency Plans for those students with special needs.  Communicate with families, teachers, and staff regarding the development and implementation of these plans.  Periodically evaluate plans and revise as necessary.
  • Train and supervise volunteers/staff whenever they are used in the health services program.

Qualifications

  • Must be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse currently licensed in the State of Minnesota

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

  • Basic first aid and health screening
  • Ability to communicate and foster positive working relationships with students, parents and staff.
  • Ability to teach health information to student groups.
  • Public health background preferred.
  • Current CPR
  • Computer skills preferred.

Job Type: Part-time, summer
Bargaining Unit: Nurses
Salary Range: per contract guidelines – Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

  • Meaningful and impactful work 
  • Opportunities to grow professionally
  • A variety of benefits
  • Summer opportunities
  • and more 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.
 
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: 
 
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.