School Nurse-Registered Nurse

Job Description

Position: School Nurse-Registered Nurse Open: 09-07-26
Location: White Earth Close: Until Filled
Pay: $32.52/DOQ Benefits: Full Status: Full-time
The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services that support the health, safety, and well-being of students during the academic year and delivers skilled Home Health nursing services during periods when school is not in session. This position promotes health and wellness across the lifespan through direct patient care, care coordination, health education, disease prevention, case management, and collaboration with schools, families, healthcare providers, and the White Earth Health Division. The nurse serves as a clinical resource while ensuring continuity of nursing services throughout the year.
Position Outcomes:

• Coordinates comprehensive school health services for assigned schools.
• Performs health assessments, screenings, and nursing interventions.
• Develops Individualized Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), and medication plans.
• Provides nursing care for acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic health conditions.
• Serves as a health consultant to administrators, educators, students, and families.
• Provides staff education regarding health conditions, emergency response, medications, and infection prevention.
• Participates in Child Study Teams, Section 504 meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitors immunization compliance and communicable disease prevention activities.
• Assists with emergency preparedness planning and school safety initiative.
• Develops and presents health education programs for students, staff, patients, caregivers, and community members.
• Promotes disease prevention, wellness, nutrition, physical activity, immunizations, and healthy lifestyles.
• Collaborates with schools, Home Health staff, Public Health, providers, behavioral health, and community partners.
• Serves as a clinical resource for staff and community partners.
• Maintains professional nursing competencies through continuing education.
• Participates in departmental meetings, committees, accreditation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
During periods when school is not in session, including summer months and scheduled school breaks:

• Provides skilled nursing care in clients' homes in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Administers medications, treatments, wound care, catheter care, IV therapy (if applicable), and other skilled nursing services.
• Monitors chronic conditions and evaluates patient progress toward goals.
• Coordinates care with physicians, therapists, case managers, pharmacists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provides patient and caregiver education to promote independence and disease self-management.
• Completes admissions, recertifications, supervisory visits, resumptions of care, and discharges as assigned.
• Documents patient care accurately in the electronic medical record and maintain compliance with Medicare, Tribal, State, and agency requirements.
• Participates in quality assurance, infection prevention, and performance improvement activities.
• Assists with Home Health staffing needs during periods of increased patient census or staffing shortages.
• Supports public health initiatives and community outreach activities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of pediatric, adult, and geriatric nursing principles.
• Knowledge of school nursing standards and Home Health Conditions of Participation.
• Knowledge of communicable disease prevention, immunizations, chronic disease management, and emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of Tribal, State, Federal, Medicare, and school health regulations.
• Ability to perform comprehensive nursing assessments across the lifespan.
• Ability to prioritize competing clinical responsibilities.
• Strong communication, education, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in school and home settings.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with students, families, patients, staff, and community members.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned that support the mission and goals of the White Earth Tribal Health Division.

Qualifications Required:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure issued by the State of MN.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience is preferred in school nursing, home health, public health, pediatrics, or community health.
• Current CPR certification, willingness to obtain within one month of hire date.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Valid State Class D driver’s license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.