SAGINAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Classification: USW – Support Staff Group
Location: Millet Learning Center
Terms of Employment:
Multiple full-time positions, regular 2025–2026 school year (August–June)
Rate of Pay: $23.45 per hour
Responsible To: Principals of Millet Learning Center and Millet Learning Center Nursing Administrator
General Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing health care services and implementing health care programs for students with health care needs during school, as delegated, assigned, and supervised by the School Nursing Administrator. This position assists the School Nursing Administrator in the provision of health care-related services to support positive educational opportunities by meeting the individual health care needs of students as identified in the student’s IEP.
Essential Job Responsibilities
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Reports to the School Nursing Administrator for assignment.
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Provides student-specific health-related services as delegated/assigned by the School Nursing Administrator.
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Maintains and updates medical records for students in accordance with building/program and Michigan Department of Health guidelines.
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Receives student-specific training in the provision of health-related services.
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Administers medications as directed by the School Nursing Administrator; responsible for administering medications in the absence of the School Nurse(s).
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Assists the School Nursing Administrator in the development and implementation of student health-related training programs.
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Attends clinical meetings as assigned and directed by the School Nursing Administrator.
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Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in the school.
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Communicates with parents/guardians and staff as directed regarding medical/health care procedures for students.
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Assists with behavior management procedures for students as directed.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the School Nursing Administrator and/or Building Administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma/equivalent required.
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State of Michigan LPN license required.
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Valid medication card as recognized by the National Association of Practical Nurse Educators allowing dispensing of medications.
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Current CPR and first aid certificate required.
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Prior experience with pediatrics and/or persons with physical, mental, or chronic health impairments preferred.
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Proficiency in technical health care procedures including tracheotomies, suctioning, catheterization, tube feeding, etc.
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Ability to accept supervision and direction.
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Physical stamina necessary for lifting and moving special education students ages 0–26 and for performing essential job responsibilities.
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Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with diverse staff, students, parents, and the public.
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Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions consistent with policies and procedures.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student, parent, and staff information.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
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Previous experience working within a Total Quality Management organization is desirable.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see http://1.usa.gov/1Jssk6D or call 1-800-421-3481.
Executive Director of Human Resources
Saginaw Intermediate School District
3933 Barnard Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
Telephone: (989) 249-8726
