2025-26 School Nurse

Title:

School Nurse

DBM Classification:

C43/Grade14

Department:

Special Education

Salary Range:

Employee Group:

P.A.T Teachers

Prepared Date:

April 2025

Reports to:

Director of Student Services

FTE/ FLSA Status:

1.0010Months Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The School Nurse is responsible for supporting student health and wellbeing by providing direct nursing care promoting a healthy school environment and collaborating with staff students and families to ensure access to healthcare services. The School Nurse plays a critical role in managing student health needs developing care plans and addressing medical emergencies while adhering to district policies and state health regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first aid emergency care and illness assessment for students and staff.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with healthcare provider orders and district policies.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with chronic health conditions (e.g. asthma diabetes allergies seizures).
• Monitor and respond to communicable diseases including reporting to public health authorities as required.
• Conduct vision hearing and other mandated health screenings.
• Assess student health concerns and provide appropriate referrals to healthcare providers or community resources.
• Maintain accurate health records including immunization compliance and health assessments.
• Educate students staff and families on health topics such as nutrition hygiene disease prevention and mental wellness.
• Train school personnel on first aid medication administration and chronic disease management.
• Support schoolwide wellness initiatives and programs.
• Work closely with teachers counselors administrators and parents to support student health needs.
• Participate in IEP 504 and Student Support Team (SST) meetings to provide input on healthrelated accommodations.
• Serve as a liaison between the school healthcare providers and community agencies.
• Assist in medical emergencies including performing CPR and using AEDs as needed.
• Support mental health crises by providing immediate intervention and referrals.
• Contribute to school emergency preparedness plans including drills and training for staff.
• Maintain confidential health records in compliance with HIPAA FERPA and district policies.
• Ensure compliance with statemandated immunization and health requirements.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect per legal and district guidelines.
• Advocate for student health needs and equitable access to healthcare services.
• Stay updated on best practices in school nursing by participating in professional development and training.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Principles and practices of professional nursing especially in a school or pediatric setting.
• Federal state and local health regulations including HIPAA FERPA and OSHA requirements.
• Common childhood illnesses chronic conditions (e.g. asthma diabetes seizures allergies) and communicable diseases.
• Immunization requirements and health screening protocols for schoolaged children.
• Emergency care first aid and CPR/AED procedures.
• Mental health awareness crisis intervention and traumainformed care.
• Special education laws related to health services including IEPs and 504 plans.
• Community health resources and referral processes.
• Strong clinical assessment and decisionmaking skills in a school environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with students parents staff and healthcare providers.
• Organization and time management to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to train and educate staff on healthrelated topics including first aid and medication administration.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Conflict resolution and problemsolving skills in medical and behavioral situations.
• Provide compassionate culturally responsive care to a diverse student population.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with school teams and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive health information.
• Adapt quickly to emergency situations and provide appropriate medical interventions.
• Advocate for student health and wellness ensuring equitable access to medical services.
• Stay current on best practices in school nursing and participate in professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing walking bending and reaching to assess and care for students.
• Ability to move quickly in response to medical emergencies across various school settings (classrooms playgrounds gymnasiums etc.).
• Occasional lifting carrying or repositioning of students with medical needs (up to 50 lbs.).
• Precise handeye coordination for performing medical procedures such as injections wound care and medication administration.
• Strong visual and auditory acuity to assess student symptoms read medical records and communicate effectively.
• Clear speech and hearing ability to provide instructions and communicate with students staff and healthcare providers.
• Mental alertness and quick decisionmaking skills especially in highpressure emergencies.
• Ability to focus and multitask in a busy school setting with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to illnesses and infectious diseases; adherence to proper infection control practices required.
• Potential exposure to bodily fluids and biohazards requires personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Indoor and outdoor work environments including exposure to varying temperatures and schoolrelated activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily works in a school health office but may need to move between classrooms playgrounds cafeterias and other areas of the school.
• May serve multiple school sites requiring occasional travel between locations.
• Frequent interactions with students staff parents and healthcare providers.
• Requires managing multiple health concerns simultaneously including routine care and emergencies.
• Regular exposure to illnesses infectious diseases and bodily fluids as well as adherence to proper hygiene and infection control measures are required.
• May encounter students with behavioral or emotional challenges requiring deescalation or crisis intervention.
• Generally follows the school calendar and hours but may require occasional afterschool responsibilities such as attending meetings training sessions or healthrelated events.
• May must respond to medical emergencies at any time during the school day.
• Requires long periods of standing walking and responding quickly in emergencies.
• Emotional resilience is needed to handle medical crises student health concerns and interactions with distressed individuals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program (preferred).
• Experience in pediatric public health or school nursing settings.
• Familiarity with chronic disease management (e.g. asthma diabetes allergies epilepsy) in children.
• Knowledge of special education health services and participation in IEP/504 planning.
• Experience in health education emergency response or community health coordination.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• A valid Minnesota School NurseLicensethrough PELSB required.
• CPR First Aid and AED Certification required.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification is preferred.

BENEFIT INFORMATION
St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance

The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and fulltime equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information including specific benefits and associated costs please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts.