Position Type:
Nurse/Licensed School Nurse
Date Posted:
5/6/2024
Location:
Pearson Description:
Shakopee Public Schools is looking for a 0.8 FTE Licensed School Nurse for Pearson Early Learning Center. This position is for the 2024-2025 school year and follows the school district instructional calendar.

Job Summary:
The Licensed School Nurse plays a key role in the health and safety of our youngest learners. The role is responsible for portions of the early childhood screening of preschool age children, completing early intervention childhood evaluations, and providing first aid to ill or injured children attending preschool programs.

• Participates in the preschool early childhood screening for 3-5 yera olds by providing hearing and vision screening
• Is part of the early childhood evaluation team. Participates in the early intervention evaluations for ages birth-3 years by completing health history assessments, parent interviews and file reviews of health records
• Attends early intervention team meetings and serves as a liaison between early childhood screening and the referral process
• Serves as a resource for parents who are in need of community-based health care support
• Develops portions of the Individual Family Service Plan for ages birth through 3 years
• Administer and document medications following district procedures
• Maintain health records
• Obtain immunization records for all students and complete state immunization reports
• Participate in the special education evaluation process by completing the health portion of special education evaluations & Individual Education Plans, and completing Medical Assistance billing procedures
• The LSN participates in regular nurse team meetings and other projects or committee representation as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Current nursing license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Licensed School Nurse licensure through PELSB
• Certified in first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Previous school nursing experience is preferred

Working Conditions:

• Office environment and in the school health office
• Must be able to travel within the district boundaries
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Application Procedure:
You must be an permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external application. Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ under job posting 5968.

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. Those selected for interview will be contacted.

Our staff receive:

• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Professional development opportunities offered through the District

District Information:
The Shakopee district serves more than 7,600 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek townships.

Our Mission:
Shakopee Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.