Nurse - LVN

Job Title : Nurse - LVN

Wage / Hour Status : Non-exempt

Reports to : Campus Principal / Asst. Director of Health & Wellness

Pay Grade : Para PG7

Dept. / School : Campus assigned

Date Revised : 8 / 20 / 24

Work Days Scheduled Annually : 187

PRIMARY PURPOSE : Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Texas license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word

processing

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Experience :

One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age

children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care utilizing school health protocols and care plans established by the Registered Nurse (RN) or medical director (if applicable).
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures
• Implement mandatory screening programs and complete required reports.
• Contribute to and implement the individualized student health care plans as established by the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Collaborate with campus principals, school counselors, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identifiable health needs if Registered Nurse (RN) is unable.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Educate faculty or staff as needed on health related topics as directed by the Registered Nurse

(RN).

directed by the Registered Nurse (RN).

Clerical

administration records, and individual student treatment records.

Compliance

General Employee Requirements :

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervise or direct health clinic aide(s).

Equipment Used : Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

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.