Position Type: Licensed Specialist/School Nurse
Date Posted: 10/19/2026
Location: Lake Elmo Elementary
Job Title: Health Care Specialist (RN) - 1:1 Nurse Lake Elmo Elementary School and District Float Nurse
Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to provide continuous one-on-one (1:1) clinical care for a medically complex and fragile student. The 1:1 RN will ensure the student's safety, medical stability, and equitable access to the learning environment throughout the school day, by providing routine health services and emergency procedures for the student in an interactive, caring and supportive manner. This role involves accompanying the student during all school activities, including specialized transportation (riding the school bus to and from school). The ideal candidate will function under the provisions of the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act, collaborating closely with the Licensed School Nurse (LSN), building nurses, educational staff, the student's primary healthcare providers, and the parents/guardians. If the student is absent, the RN will be assigned work in one of the District Health Offices.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities for 1:1 RN:- Provide continuous 1:1 nursing monitoring and interventions tailored to the specific, complex health needs of the student.
- Manage specialized medical technology and equipment, which may include:
- Ventilator management and tracheostomy care (including oral and tracheal suctioning).
- Enteral nutrition, managing G-tubes/J-tubes, and administering feedings or flushes.
- Central line care, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), or specialized insulin delivery systems.
- Administer routine and emergency medications, treatments, and therapies according to physician orders and the student's specialized healthcare plans.
- Identify, prioritize, and manage medical emergencies or acute changes in status, initiating lifesaving protocols and CPR/First Aid when necessary.
- Provide safe transport support, including boarding, riding, and de-boarding the school bus with the student daily.
Collaboration & Care Coordination- Implement and review the Individual Health Plan (IHP) and Emergency Care Plan (ECP) under the supervision of the district's Licensed School Nurse (LSN).
- Maintain continuous communication regarding health status adjustments with the student's parents/guardians, primary physicians, and school administration.
- Educate and guide classroom teachers and support staff on specific safety considerations or boundary signs regarding the student's condition.
- Partner with the Special Education Team and Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 teams to ensure accommodations are seamlessly integrated into the student's routine.
Documentation & Compliance- Maintain accurate, detailed, and concurrent nursing logs documenting all clinical assessments, vitals, interventions, and medication administrations.
- Ensure strict data privacy and confidentiality of student medical records in full compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and Minnesota state laws.
- Complete documentation required for Minnesota Third-Party Billing guidelines to assist the district in medical reimbursement processes.
Requirements:- Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing as a current Associate Degree Registered Nurse (RN) or higher.
- Current CPR certification.
Qualifications: - Minimum of one year of professional RN experience, preferably in pediatric nursing, home health care, or a school-based setting.
- Knowledge and experience in working with children with complex health needs preferred.
- Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred.
- Prior experience with tracheostomies and G-tubes preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
Note: Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Diversity: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of it's employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
FTE/Hours per Day: 6.5 - 8.0 hours per day. 186 days for the 2026-27 school year, prorated based on start date.
Salary/Wage Information: The starting hourly rate for this position is $36.97 per hour based on Level IX, Step 1 - $47.03 per hour based on Level IX, Step 5 of the Technical Support Terms and Conditions of Employment. The School District offers a generous insurance plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance as well as a 3.5% 403b match and a pension through MN PERA. See attached terms and conditions of employment for more information.
Working Conditions: See attached job description
Application Procedure: Apply online
Attachment(s):
- 25-27TechSupportMasterTermsandConditions524.pdf
- Healthcare Specialist - 1.2025.docx.pdf
