About

• Description

• Job Category: Year-Round - Salaried Professional Employees
• Classification: FTE 1.0
• Job Location: Onsite
• Starting Hourly: $59,400.00 - $95.400.00
• Reports To: Sr Operations Manager

• Position Summary

• HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The School Nurse is responsible for identifying and treating student health concerns and referring students to appropriate resources as need.
• Responsibilities
• Manage the care of individual students with special health needs through assessment, planning, assurance and evaluation.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students, assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
• Develop and implement individual health and emergency health plans
• Assist students and families in obtaining health care in the community by referral to appropriate providers and agencies.
• Works closely with the special education team to ensure all IEP’s are up to date and all evaluations are submitted on time
• Provides guidance and counseling in the area of health to students, staff, and parents according to professional standards.
• Reports all cases of diagnosed or suspected communicable disease to the necessary agencies.
• Act as liaison between families, staff, health care providers, and community agencies regarding students’ health needs.
• Reports environmental conditions which may adversely affect the safety and health of the students and staff.
• Maintain & review student health records to identify & interpret present and potential health problems to staff.
• Participate in the establishment of health-related protocols and policies.
• Maintain an inventory of health room supplies
• Complete required annual reports.

Supervise student activities, which may include

• o Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day
• o Breakfast and/or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule
• Performs other duties non-instruction health-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Accountabilities
• Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.
• Engagement Activities

• Volunteer activities
• One volunteer activity is Required. Salaried employees may select the activity that best fits with their interests and areas of expertise. These activities may include school dances, prom, concerts, theatre productions, etc.

Required activities

• Fall and Spring Parent /Teacher Conferences
• Kindergarten Round-up and Literacy Night
• New Student Open House
• HCPA Graduation
• Misc. Committees
• There are many additional opportunities for salaried staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.
• Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 1-2 years of experience working in a school setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• License as a Public School Nurse from Minnesota Department of Education.
• License as a Professional Registered Nurse by Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Certified as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) by Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Current CPR Certification for the Healthcare Professional and current Frist Aid Certification.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public health, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Health and other governing agencies.
• Knowledge of Public health and safety protocols and regional healthcare issues.
• Knowledge of Nutrition and health maintenance issues for students
• Knowledge to interpret medical information and provide school staff with an understanding of student health needs in the school environment and during other school activities
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development (physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional) and ability to use this information to provide staff with insight to support student health needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines.
• Other information

• Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
• Work Environment/Conditions
• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible.
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages.
• Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).
• Operate standard equipment (computer, fax machine, telephone, copier machines, etc.).
• Fast-paced environment.
• Requires frequent keyboarding which calls for repetitive motion and rapid eye movements, frequent use of the telephone.
• Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push, reach, or bend.
• Work may require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required.
• For details on the benefits program go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/Page/136
• To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https://www.hcpak12.org/careers

• Equal Employment OpportunityHmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.