Summary

HS Teacher | School Nurse | Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School | Available: 08/26/2024 | Closing: Position Open Until Fille

Description

School Nurse at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High

Fairmont Area Schools seeks a passionate student-centered candidate for the School Nurse position at the Jr./Sr. High School for the 24-25 school year and beyond. This position is available due to a recent resignation and will be a continual need in the future. Fairmont Area School District is located in Fairmont, Minnesota on I-90. “The City of Lakes” has a population of roughly 10,000 and attracts many professionals for manufacturing, service, and agriculture-related careers. Fairmont citizens take great pride in its public school and have repeatedly supported the district and the staff. This partnership makes living and working in the community a special setting where individual efforts can create impactful and sustainable change. 

Fairmont Area Schools serves about 1,700 students preK-12th grade from Fairmont and the surrounding area. Many families choose to open-enroll in Fairmont due to our committed staff, robust programming, and quality facilities. Graduating classes are roughly 140 students per year and classroom sizes are in the twenties. The professionals who work at Fairmont Area Schools are committed to researching, implementing, and refining research-based best practices for the betterment of the student experience. This student-centered approach is shared throughout the entire district, from classroom to boardroom. At Fairmont Area Schools, everyone is valued and treated as an individual. 

The school nurse will work closely with the student support team and will oversee the school’s health service.  The school nurse will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):

  • Assess student wellbeing and provide care to students within scope of practice and training in compliance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and current policies/procedures

  • Maintain student health records in a confidential manner

  • Administer hearing and vision screening programs at appropriate grade levels

  • Develop individualized health care plans as appropriate

  • Review and manage student health forms and immunization records

  • Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures per the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and current policies/procedures

  • Provide support and education to students, families, and staff for student health needs

  • Work with school staff and community resources to enhance health services to students in need

  • Engage in continuing education to support ongoing professional growth and development

 

Fairmont Area Schools has a competitive compensation package and supports which include but are not limited to…

  • Starting Pay no less than $49,703 plus Q-comp payments

  • Teacher Mentorship Programming

  • Professional Development on Cornerstones of the district

  • Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Coaching and Volunteer Opportunities

  • District contribution to 403b plan beginning in year 2

Fairmont Area Schools Student Support Team takes an innovative and individualized approach focused on helping students develop social skills, understanding social norms, and gaining perspective on their influence on others. The preferred applicant will possess strong communication skills, a passion for helping all students, and flexibility to meet individual student needs. If you have any questions related to the position, please feel free to contact Principal Brusky at (507)-238-4411.