The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our Secondary team as a Licensed School Nurse (LSN) for the 2026-2027 school year.

The (LSN) is responsible for managing daily student intake & basic health assessments, assisting students with routine health care procedures and screenings, providing first aid and care to students, medication administration, data entry & health information maintenance. The (LSN) provides preventive health services to facilitate the student’s optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels each student's unique genius.

BCCS Core Values - Written on a foundation of students' voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

We stand front and center
We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
Our diversity fuels learning
We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides first aid and health care to students according to district policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Maintains and reviews student health records, emergency cards, immunization records, and reports of physical examinations.
Manages student medication and treatment intake process and administration per physician’s orders and parent authorizations.
Maintains a system for providing first aid and emergency care in the health office and throughout the school.
Identifies health problems of students through health assessment, health histories, review of health records, and screening programs.
Makes health referrals as needed.
Communicates current health problems, needs, and concerns of students to their parents/guardians and appropriate school staff.
Develops 504s, individual health plans (IHP) and Emergency Care Plans, with specific goals, objectives, and interventions based on student health needs.
Develops, provides training on, and monitors PCA Care Plans; documents progress and services for billing purposes
Provides health counseling to students to assist them in making decisions regarding their health and health behaviors.
Assists students and parents in identifying and utilizing available and appropriate community health resources.
Provides educational opportunities for students to assist them in developing self-care skills to deal with health problems.
Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating school health procedures, policies, and programs for the school population, in cooperation with school personnel and community resources.
Participates in identifying and reporting environmental health and safety hazards (current and potential) for students.
Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases and manages reporting process for assigned building.
Supervises work of non-licensed personnel in the health office.
Delegates procedures to non-licensed personnel ensures adequate training in these procedures and continues to monitor their performance.
Follows the school policy regarding immunization requirements and assists students in meeting compliance.
Participate in Child Study team.
Participates in the IEP plan development and evaluation processes.
Collaborates with appropriate staff to efficiently and effectively assess and report possible child abuse, neglect, and/or sexual abuse.
Serves as a resource person to the school staff members in health instruction.
Provides classroom teaching on health topics as needed.
Manage the cleanliness of the office space and organization and upkeep of supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field. CPR/AED and First Aid Certification. Minnesota School Nurse License with Public Health Nursing registration. Previous experience working with diverse populations and urban school settings is preferred. Moderate experience in as a school nurse, public health, or pediatrics.
Pay and Benefits: $50,000/year- $100,100/year, based on education and experience
Duty Days: 197 duty days, includes 8 paid holidays!

Why Choose BCCS?

Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options
Dental Insurance
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pet Insurance
Full service community school
AllOne Health EAP: Supportive counseling and coaching
Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service
Kavira Health: Medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.

We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations.
Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we're moving toward a change in history and hearts.
Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seen and heard.

Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/
Please select this link to apply online:

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION
Position Title:
Licensed School Nurse
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Immediate Supervisor’s Position Title:
Health Services Supervisor
Bargaining Unit/ Work Group:
Teacher
Job Summary:
The person in this position is responsible for managing daily student intake & basic health assessments, assisting students
with routine health care procedures and screenings, providing first aid and care to students, medication administration, data
entry & health information maintenance. The Licensed School Nurse (LSN) provides preventive health services to facilitate
the student’s optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development. Also, the LSN identifies problems and
disabilities and provides such services as case finding, health education, referring and care in order to help prevent serious
health problems. Work is performed under the general direction of the Health Services Supervisor. Continuous supervision is
exercised over non-licensed health office staff.
SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is representative of, but is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed. Employees are required to
be in attendance and prepared to begin work on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance are not
routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Provides first aid and health care to students according to district policies, guidelines and procedures.
Maintains and reviews student health records, emergency cards, immunization records, and reports of physical
examinations.
Manages student medication and treatment intake process and administration per physician’s orders and parent
authorizations.
Maintains a system for providing first aid and emergency care in health office and throughout the school.
Identifies health problems of students through health assessment, health histories, review of health records, and screening
programs.
Makes health referrals as needed.
Communicates current health problems, needs and concerns of students to their parents/guardians and appropriate school
staff.
Develops individual health plans (IHP) and Emergency Care Plans, with specific goals, objectives and interventions based on
student health needs.
Provides health counseling to students to assist them in making decisions regarding their health and health behaviors.
Assists students and parents in identifying and utilizing available and appropriate community health resources.
Provides educational opportunities for students to assist them in developing self-care skills to deal with health problems.
Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating school health procedures, policies and programs for the school
population, in cooperation with school personnel and community resources.
Participates in identifying and reporting environmental health and safety hazards (current and potential) for students.
Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases and manages reporting process for assigned building.
Supervises work of non-licensed personnel in health office.
Delegates procedures to non-licensed personnel, ensures adequate training in these procedures, and continues to monitor
their performance.
Follows the school policy regarding immunization requirements and assists students in meeting compliance.
Participate in Child Find team. Participates in the IEP plan development and evaluation process.
Collaborates with appropriate staff to efficiently and effectively assess and report possible child abuse, neglect, and/or
sexual abuse.
Serves as a resource person to the school staff members in health instruction. Provides classroom teaching on health topics
as needed.
Manage the cleanliness of the office space and organization and upkeep of supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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SECTION III: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum education required to perform adequately in the position could
reasonably be obtained only by completing the following
Required Education/ Training
(Choose one)
Less than high school diploma
Degree Information:
Type of Degree: (B.A., M.A., etc.)
Baccalaureate Degree
High school diploma or GED
1 year college 2 years college
3 years college 4 years college
Major field of study or degree emphasis:
Nursing or related field
1st year graduate level
2nd year graduate level
Doctorate level
Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to
perform the essential functions of the job:
 Thorough knowledge of the common medical practices,
procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical
examination;
 Thorough knowledge of pediatric health and development;
 Thorough pharmaceutical knowledge and ability to administer
medications and treatments.
 Thorough knowledge of the preliminary diagnosis of medical
problems and the administration of medications related to
treatment and first aid;
 Thorough knowledge of health education principles, practices,
and procedures;
 Thorough knowledge of school and district rules, regulations and
procedures;
Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/ Training: Previous experience working with diverse
populations and urban school settings preferred. Moderate experience in as a school nurse, public health or pediatrics.
Required Supervisory Experience: N/A
LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Minnesota School Nurse License with Public Health Nursing registration.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
REQUIRED TO PERFORM
THE WORK
Ability to report information and document information & care in an objective manner; ability to
interact effectively with students, parents and staff members representing diverse cultural and
ethnic backgrounds; ability to communicate in a positive, respectful and responsive manner with
students, parents, co-workers, supervisors and community members; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and the general public;
ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments as required; ability to follow
technical oral and written instructions in exact detail; ability to maintain accurate records;
Ability to assist parents in communicating with the school about their child’s needs; ability to
work within the scope of responsibilities of the position
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
Titles of Positions Directly Supervised # of Employees
TOTAL
INDIRECT SUPERVISION: Education Assistants
Number of employees indirectly supervised: Total: Varies
HAZARDOUS WORKING CONDITIONS: The essential
duties of the work are performed under various physical
hazards or environmental conditions noted.
Work is primarily performed in a typical health office setting and
is exposed to a minimum of environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/ responsibilities
Employee is required to: Never 1-33%
Occasionally
34-66%
Frequently
66-100%
Continuously
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel)
Reach with hands and arms

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Climb or balance
Stoop/ crouch or crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or Smell
Physical (Lift & Carry):
up to 10 pounds
up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 75 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/ responsibilities
Physical requirements associated with the position can best be summarized as follows:
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or
important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken
word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound;
work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings
and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and
may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a
moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
SECTION IV: CLASSIFICATION HISTORY AND APPROVAL
This Position Description reflects an accurate and complete description of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the
position.
_______________________________________________________ _____________________
Signature – Department Head Date
_______________________________________________________ ______________________
Signature – Human Resources Date
Classification History:

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