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Osseo Area Schools

Licensed Practical Nurse Float

Osseo Area Schools, Osseo, Minnesota, United States, 55369

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Job Summary:

To inspire and prepare each scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to the community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide professional nursing to support the educational progress of all children K-12. Responsibilities

Administer medication and/or specialized health care treatments to students as directed by physicians and authorized by parents or guardians. Follow protocols, procedures and written care plans to administer medications, nursing care procedures, and episodic care under the delegation and guidance of the RN/LSN. Monitor health status of students and perform first aid, emergency care and other illness interventions per district protocols; monitor vital signs and nursing observations. The LPN will consult and obtain direction from the delegating RN/LSN for questions outside the LPN scope. Follow the individual emergency plan or IHP. Immediately report injuries or 911 calls to the supervising RN/LSN and record information for accident reports. Conduct vision and hearing screenings. Facilitate referrals to health care agencies or facilities under the direction of the RN. Monitor student health and obtain immunization records to prevent and control communicable disease. Report annually to State Dept for students K-12. Excuse or readmit students for health reasons in accordance with district protocols, building procedures and state and county health department exclusion guidelines under the direction and consultative advice of the RN. Provide ongoing observation and feedback on student health status to the RN/LSN. Establish and maintain a student health record that contains health status, immunizations, history of physicals and other health conditions that may affect the education of the student. Order and maintain adequate first aid and health care supplies. Act as a resource for health education materials and promote a healthy school environment. Refer health education requests to the RN/LSN. Identify students who need assessment for health education/counseling and inform the RN/LSN. Minimum Qualifications

Must be a licensed practical nurse currently licensed in the State of Minnesota. Knowledge, Skills, 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. Salary and Work Schedule

Salary:

View salary grid on Page 7/8, Section 2 of the Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses contract. Work schedule:

School year 2025-2026. Job Type or FTE:

Full time, 35 hours per week. Bargaining Unit:

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 and Compliance

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. It ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The district values diversity and encourages applicants who can strengthen it. 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 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.

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