Health Office Nurse

Position Type:
Health Services

Date Posted:
10/30/2025

Location:
RAIL/Middle School ALC

Date Available:
11/17/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE: Ongoing

WORK DAY: 6 hours per day; 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WORK CALENDAR: 183 duty days per year
Click link to review the 2025-2026 183 Day Health Office Nurse Work Calendar

SALARY RANGE: $27.85 - $31.05 (LPN); $33.21 - $35.87 (RN)
Based on licensure with the Minnesota Board of Nursing
2024-2026 Mental & Physical Health Professionals Work Unit Agreement

District employees are paid semi-monthly, on the 15th and last business day with annualized salary distributed over 12 months.

BENEFITS: Benefits available.
Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Please reference the exact job posting.

If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Hiring Manager, Chris Bjerke

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email jordan.klatt@rochesterschools.org.

The principal objective of the Health Office Nurse is to provide expeditious care for student health, injuries, and/or illnesses, thereby enhancing student health and fostering student learning. The Health Office Nurse is required to exhibit proficiency and willingness in collaborating with medically delicate and/or cognitively challenged students, as well as possessing the capability to execute technical nursing duties.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications, both simple and complex, to students under the guidance of a licensed school nurse and in accordance with school policy (for example, Gastrostomy tube (G-tube), wound dressing, catheterization).
• Assist in conducting school screenings such as vision, hearing, and early childhood screenings under the supervision of a Licensed School Nurse
• Collaborate with the Licensed School Nurse in developing services for students with special needs (such as technical nursing procedures, homebound services, transportation Medications).
• Administer first aid, emergency, and episodic care in alignment with their nursing licensure and expertise.
• Prevent the transmission of communicable diseases by gathering student immunization data in compliance with State regulations.
• Work harmoniously with the faculty and staff of the institution to provide healthcare services to all students.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure confidentiality by following the regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement - Current Minnesota Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Registered Nurse (RN).
• CPR and first aid certificate required
• Proficient in using electronic health records
• Knowledge of and experience working with children with special health needs
• Experience managing chronic health conditions
• Ability to engage effectively and positively with employees at all organizational levels and various partners

Required Dispositions:
In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.


Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.