Role of the Licensed School Nurse and Health Assistant

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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