
School-Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Elk River, Minnesota
Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity providing essential 1:1 nursing care for a 7th-grade student in a dynamic school environment near Elk River, MN. This position spans the entire 2026/27 school year, following the assigned school calendar, and is structured for 37.5 hours weekly.
Key qualifications and desired experience:
- Active and valid Minnesota LPN license (non-negotiable)
- Current CPR / AED certification
- Minimum two years’ experience working with pediatric patients or students
- Proficiency with tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Prior background in school-based, pediatric, or home health nursing settings
Primary responsibilities:
- Deliver consistent, high-quality nursing care to a student with complex medical needs throughout each school day
- Provide vigilant tracheostomy monitoring and suctioning as needed, strictly adhering to individualized healthcare plans
- Ride the school bus with the student, ensuring safety and continuity of care during transport to and from home
- Maintain meticulous daily documentation of all care provided, including observations and nursing interventions
- Actively collaborate with school Health Services, classroom staff, and the student’s family to support the child’s academic and health success
This contract offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on a young student’s life, working within a supportive educational community. Your expertise will support not only the student’s health but also their opportunity to thrive in a school setting.
If you meet all requirements and are passionate about pediatric nursing in schools, don’t miss this chance to bring your skills where they truly matter. Apply today with your active MN LPN license and relevant credentials, and take the next step in your nursing career supporting students!
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.65 to $46.65. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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