Nurse (R.N.)

Job Title : School Nurse (RN)

• Exemption Status / Test : Exempt / Professional

Reports to : Health Services Coordinator / Principal Date Revised :

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose :

Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing or from a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)

Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience :

years nursing experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Nursing Services

Instruction

Consultation

Administration

Professional Development

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Frequent standing sitting kneeling / squatting bending / stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking grasping / squeezing wrist flexion / extension

Lifting : Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint assisting nonambulatory students

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1