Related Services Nurse

Position Summary

The related services nurse is responsible for performing nursing procedures for special education students with significant healthcare needs under the guidance of a Licensed School Nurse. Specific roles and responsibilities will vary depending on the individual needs of the student or students served. If the special education classroom to which this position is assigned no longer has any students who require nursing procedures, the position will end with a five‑day notice.

• 7 hours per day / 179 days per year
• Position located at Century Middle School
• $32.67 per hour

• RN or LPN licensed by State Board of Nursing
• Knowledge of diabetes, asthma, insulin pumps, nebulizer treatments, tube feedings, wheel chairs, range‑of‑motion, orthotics, and specialized equipment such as standers, assistive technology devices, oral motor facilitation, calming techniques, visual devices, proprioceptive, and sensory techniques
• Basic computer knowledge (e.g., Email, Google Drive) and communication skills to effectively address staff, students and parents’ concerns in a sensitive manner
• Blood Borne Pathogens and Universal Precautions training required
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification; incumbent is responsible for maintaining current certification
• Ability to take direction from multiple licensed staff members (e.g., LSN, teacher, occupational therapist)
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student(s) and staff
• Knowledge of chronic health conditions and disabling conditions
• Ability to use vocal communication to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey details or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly
• Ability to see things up close and at a distance, adjust focus, and use depth perception / color perception / peripheral vision
• Ability to hear, to perceive information at normal spoken levels and to receive detailed information
• Ability to travel between district buildings when required

Student focused, community connected. Lakeville Area Schools is an award‑winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K‑12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected.

As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high‑quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well‑being of you and your family.

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 5 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment
  • All employees working 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full‑time benefits including low‑cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans
  • Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at 0.5 FTE or more
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part‑time voluntary benefits including low‑cost vision and legal insurance
  • Health benefits include
    • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
    • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
    • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
    • Provider choice with the largest PPO network available
    • Wellness rewards program
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b)…