Health Services Specialist

Position Information

This position is assigned 35 hours per week in Columbia Heights Public Schools, Highland Elementary. The expected start date is August 2024. Starting hourly pay is $30.73. Employees with RN licensure will receive an additional $5.00 per hour. Employees with LPN licensure will receive an additional $4.30 per hour.

Nature of Work

Incumbents are responsible for providing standard medical care to students. Responsibilities may include: obtaining and maintaining records; administering insulin, cough medicine, Tylenol, or related medication; and assessing standard symptoms such as headaches, the flu, and similar issues.

Typical Class Responsibilities

• In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, performs medical care screenings of students as directed by the School Nurse; assesses the student's symptoms, illness, or injury; communicates assessment findings, recommended treatment protocols, and/or referral recommendations; and may implement approved treatment plans.

• Administers medications to students in accordance with guidelines; provides diabetic glucose monitoring and insulin administration; performs or assists students with the application/use of medical related equipment.

• Prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered, case histories of treatment, and medication inventories; disseminates information to appropriate persons; updates medical records; completes third party reimbursement documentation; ensures compliance with applicable protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Communicates with student guardians and staff pertaining to student health related needs.

• Performs ongoing inventory counts of medications and supplies; and restocks and orders supplies.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience Requirements

Associate degree or technical certificate in nursing; 1 year of experience in healthcare; CPR certified.

Licensing Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Knowledge Requirements

• School health care principles, procedures, and techniques

• Basic medical treatment protocols including first aid and emergency care

• Basic medical terminology

• Medication administration

• Evaluation and assessment of children and students' behavior;Student health/physical assessments

• Health promotion and safety

• Customer service principles

• Recordkeeping principles

• Computers and related software applications

• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Skill Requirements

• Performing student health/physical assessments in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act

• Taking vital signs

• Administering basic medical treatments including first aid and emergency care

• Evaluating, screening and assessing children and students' behavior in accordance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act

• Administering medication

• Maintaining a clean, sanitary working environment

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Providing customer service

• Preparing and maintaining records

• Operating a computer and applicable software applications

• Applying local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.