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Non-Public School Nurse

Independent School District 196, Saint Paul, MN, United States


Description
Non-Public School Nurse

We are hiring a Licensed School Nurse to work approximately 600 hours over the course of the 2026‑27 school year (~2 days per week) with an assignment at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan. Hours are subject to the funding allotted by the Minnesota Department of Education annually.

Effective Dates of Employment
Beginning of the 2026‑27 school year

Application Deadline
April 29, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Job Summary

Support and promote a safe and healthy school environment working with students

Provide First Aid and Emergency Care for students and staff

Provide direct care as indicated through physician orders and the student’s Individual Health Plan

Maintain positive collaborative relationships with staff and parents

Maintain daily record keeping and medication administration via electronic health record system

Support student education in self‑management of health tasks and train staff to support student health needs

Demonstrate a genuine interest in unique student populations with varied health concerns and cultural backgrounds

Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases

Ability to travel between schools

Qualifications

Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing; current Minnesota RN licensure, public health certificate

Licensed School Nurse (LSN) from Minnesota Department of Education/PELSB or ability to meet MDE requirements

Ability to perform skilled nursing care such as catheterization, suctioning, gastrostomy tube feedings, insulin administration, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitor, nebulizer treatments and seizure care, oxygen administration, emergency care, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; computer proficiency using various software applications

CPR certified

Understanding and knowledge of the following competencies:

Management of common chronic conditions in children

Asthma management, diabetes, insulin pen and pumps, seizure management

Pediatric/adolescent nursing-child development

Pediatric disorders and syndromes

COVID-19 protocols and infection control

Special education services

Ethnic and cultural inclusion

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred

Perform other duties as assigned

Responsible To
Building Principal, Health Services Coordinator, and Director of Community Education

Compensation / Benefits
According to contractual agreement. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, sick‑leave, state pension plan, tax‑deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information.

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