Paraeducator Health Service

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Health paras collaborate with the Licensed School Nurse in delivering school health care.

• Monitor health status of students and perform first aid, emergency care and other illness interventions per district protocols.
• Administer medication and/or specialized health care treatments to students as directed by physicians and authorized by parents or guardians.
• Follow protocols, procedures and written care plans to administer medications, care procedures, and triage care needs.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings.
• Facilitate referrals to health care providers.
• Monitor student health and obtain immunization records to prevent and control communicable disease.
• Excuse or re‑admit students for health reasons in accordance with district protocols and state health department exclusion guidelines.
• Order and maintain adequate first aid and health care supplies.
• Provide staff care and be a resource for work‑related injuries.
• Coordinate with LSN to identify students that need assessment for health education/counseling.

• Experience in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Proof of current Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED certifications or enrollment in an upcoming CPR/AED course upon hire.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability/desire to work with special needs students and cooperatively with students and staff.
• Ability/desire to work with technology.
• Good record‑keeping and computer skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful emergency situations.
• Ability to take direction.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform position duties which may include walking, sitting, documentation, working with supplies, and delivering care as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing assigned days on site.

• Current MN Licensed Practical Nurse License (LPN) or Registered Nurse License (RN) preferred.

$23.70 to $28.90 depending on experience and education.

Insurance benefits available for assigned positions of 6 hours or more per day.

ASAP.

All applicants must complete the Anoka‑Hennepin Schools online application chools.us/jobs.

Please contact Kathy Schultz at  with any questions about this position.