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School Nurse - School RNComal Independent School District • New Braunfels, TX, USA
School Nurse - School RN

School Nurse - School RN

Comal Independent School District • New Braunfels, TX, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

School Nurse

Primary Purpose :

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

Education / Certification :

  • Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
  • Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
  • Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening.
  • CPR Certification.

Special Knowledge / Skills :

  • Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to implement policies and procedures.
  • Experience / Other Requirements :

  • Two years nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or family health.
  • Major Responsibilities and Duties :

    Nursing Services

  • Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
  • Serve as health advocate for students and staff.
  • Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
  • Administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
  • Provide medical treatments and procedures according to Physicians orders and parent authorization.
  • Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
  • Instruction

  • Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
  • Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics.
  • Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
  • Consultation

  • Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
  • Assess student medical needs and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
  • Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.
  • Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
  • Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
  • Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
  • Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.
  • Assess emergent health care needs of campus staff. Make appropriate referrals and assist with completion of workers compensation forms as needed for staff injuries.
  • Administration

  • Review and evaluate immunization records for state compliance.
  • Supervise and train nurse aide(s), LVN(s) and assigned campus staff in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
  • Compile and submit annual state reports.
  • Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
  • Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and Comal ISD board policy in health services area.
  • Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
  • Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
  • Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Professional Development

  • Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening.
  • Model Behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities :

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

    Equipment Used :

    Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, telephone, computer, and copier.

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