Assignment Details
Position Title: Building Nurse LPN/RN
Department/Building: Location to be determined
Reports to: Building Principal & District Nurse
Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year - Ongoing
Hours: 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday during school year (174 Duty Days)
Salary Range: $24.06 - 25.96 per hour (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Educational Assistants Contract)
Union: Ed MN
FLSA: Non-Exempt
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b and Sick/ESST and Personal Leave
APPLY ONLINE: To be considered for this position, please apply through our district website.
www.isd181.org JobID 1279 (Please include copies of your transcripts and nursing license with your application materials)
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to deliver health services in a school building in collaboration with one other building nurse and the District School Nurse. The building nurse will treat students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Building Nurse RN/LPN to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care within a residential or assisted living environment, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residents. Your expertise will support a variety of medical needs, from routine assessments to complex care plans, fostering a compassionate and efficient atmosphere. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring specialized nursing support in a dynamic setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works collaboratively with health care providers, students, parents, district nurse, school district staff, and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
- Assists in the maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
- Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured and provides first aid, nursing care, intervention, referrals, and exclusions and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases for those students.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
- Performs the interventions described in individual health care plans (ICHP)
- Reports to parents, district nurse, principal, healthcare providers, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
- Provides health education to students as requested.
- Warrior Early Learning Center only: participates in the Early Childhood Screening process.
- Notifies and taks direction from the district nurse regarding student injury and illness that must be reported to other agencies in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
- Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, audiometers.
- Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
- Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.
- Prompt and reliable attendance.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by district nurse, building principal, or other administrators.
- Participate in employer mandated training and retraining programs
QUALIFICIATIONS
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Registered Nurse License only for Early Childhood Screening state requirements.
- Current certification in (or ability to obtain) First Aid and CPR.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
- Ability to assess and provide care for ill or injured students.
- Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
- Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs. ? Ability to follow oral and written orders from and to coordinate work with the district nurse, building principal, other administrators, and healthcare providers.
- Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.?
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply online: www.isd181.org JobID 1279 (Please include copies of your transcripts and nursing license with your application materials)
Pay: $24.06 - $25.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
