• Saint Paul Public Schools staff each School Health Office with a Licensed School Nurse.  Some schools may also have a Health Assistant who works in the Health Office. 

     

    Role of the Licensed School Nurse

    • Promotes student health and wellness
    • Manages school health related care for students (medications, health procedures, chronic condition management, etc.)
    • Develops student health condition care plans
    • Provides emergency care for illnesses and injuries
    • Teaches students skills to manage their health
    • Refers student health concerns to clinics/physicians
    • Assists families to identify health resources
    • Works with local and state health officials around community health issues
    • Provides health related supports and assessments to students with specialized services

     

    Role of the Health Assistant

    • Provides first aid and health screenings
    • Administers medication under supervision of the LSN
    • Manages student health records
    • Assists the LSN with immunization/shot requirements for school
    • Communicates with the LSN regarding day-to-day operations
    • Responsible for the day-to-day health office flow

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