School Nurse - Prospective Campus

Position Type :

Health Services Department / School Nurse

Date Posted : 4 / 21 / 2025

Location :

Health Services Department

Date Available : 04 / 21 / 2025

REPORTS TO :

Campus Principal / Dir. of Health Serv.

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

Open Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR :

187 days

DATE REVISED

JAN 14, 2016

WAGE / HOUR STATUS : Exempt

SALARY RANGE : $57,250 Minimum

$80,668 Maximum

PAY GRADE : NTP

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Current registered nurse licensed to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing

Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision and hearing screening

Certified by the UTRGV Border Health Office to conduct the Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 diabetes

CPR / AED Certification

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

CPR, First Aid and clinical nursing skills for acute and chronic conditions

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Knowledge of community medical, health care services, and referral resources.

Experience :

Two years nursing experience recommended

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Nursing Services

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, and district policy.
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Develop individual health plans and emergency care plans for students whose health care needs warrant necessary coordination and management.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

Instruction

Consultation

Administration

Professional Development

Other

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

EQUIPMENT USED :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination StatementEdinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies : Title IX issues : Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel / Legal Issues, ADA / 504 issues : Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La

siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación : Title IX issues : Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel / Legal Issues, ADA / 504 issues : Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.