Licensed School Nurse

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide professional nursing expertise to support the educational progress of all scholars including performing health screenings and assessments, administering and delegating medication administration and treatments to scholars according to district policy, per physician orders, and parental authorization, developing, training, and monitoring staff in the implementation of Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHP) and Emergency Plans (EP), as appropriate; delegate and provide oversight and consultation for designated nursing procedures and health situations to RN/LPN/UAP; promote a healthy school environment including providing health education to scholars and guardians/caregivers designed according to district guidelines and providing professional learning and training to school and system staff; facilitate the District’s compliance with State and Federal mandates related to the health of school district scholars; serve as a health educator to staff, scholars, and guardians/caregivers on health issues; when assigned to a building; manage the day-to-day duties of the health office; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school and/or program for which employed; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, building, and with public and private health care providers to improve scholar achievement; provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning when applicable.  Willing to participate in district and building leadership activities and work collaboratively with others.  Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of scholars, guardians/caregivers, the district, building, and department at the discretion of the supervisor.
 
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
 
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
 
Licensed School Nurse
 
Minimum qualifications include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Nursing as a public health nurse (PHN).
• Licensed as a School Nurse through PELSB or ability to obtain license.*

 
*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License
 
Preferred qualifications include: 

• Strong computer skills
• Detail oriented
• Organized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Salary:  View salary grid on Pages 51 – 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo 
FTE: 1.0
Desired Start Date: 8/26/24
Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo 
 
Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work 
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
• 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.